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Laugh Collection (page 6)

"Laughter: A Universal Language That Transcends Time and Cultures" In the golden era of cinema

Background imageLaugh Collection: Young girls wrestling a satyre Young women having fun with a satyres beard

Young girls wrestling a satyre Young women having fun with a satyres beard
JLJ4644440 Young girls wrestling a satyre Young women having fun with a satyres beard. Drawing in the Bistre Wash by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806) 18th century Private Collection by Fragonard

Background imageLaugh Collection: Flower Easter Feasts (Flowered easter) Painting by Jan Havickszoon Steen (1625 / 6-1679

Flower Easter Feasts (Flowered easter) Painting by Jan Havickszoon Steen (1625 / 6-1679
LRI4693577 Flower Easter Feasts (Flowered easter) Painting by Jan Havickszoon Steen (1625/6-1679) 17th century Dim 80x65 cm Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova (ex Palazzo Bianco) by Steen, Jan Havicksz

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Interior of an Inn (The Broken Eggs) by Jan Steen (1625 / 6-1679)

The Interior of an Inn (The Broken Eggs) by Jan Steen (1625 / 6-1679)
LRI4622476 The Interior of an Inn (The Broken Eggs) by Jan Steen (1625/6-1679). With self portrait, 1665-1670 (Oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz

Background imageLaugh Collection: Carnival in the streets of Paris Detail. Painting by Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789) 1757

Carnival in the streets of Paris Detail. Painting by Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789) 1757
JLJ4612075 Carnival in the streets of Paris Detail. Painting by Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789) 1757. Dim. 0, 65 x 0, 82m Paris, musee Carnavalet by Jeaurat

Background imageLaugh Collection: Democrite (460-370 BC). and the Abderitans. (Letter from Hippocrates

Democrite (460-370 BC). and the Abderitans. (Letter from Hippocrates
DUV4214593 Democrite (460-370 BC). and the Abderitans. (Letter from Hippocrates) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageLaugh Collection: La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)

La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)
1764983 La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card) by Scoppetta, Pietro (1863-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Joie de Vivre. Pietro Scoppetta (1863-1920)

Background imageLaugh Collection: A Good Joke, (oil on canvas)

A Good Joke, (oil on canvas)
651054 A Good Joke, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 46.3x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Joke. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageLaugh Collection: Teatime Tales, (oil on canvas)

Teatime Tales, (oil on canvas)
989854 Teatime Tales, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 99x75.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime Tales. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas)

The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas)
990346 The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 92.4x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheerful Democritus. Charles Antoine Coypel (1694-1752)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper)

Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper)
659716 Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 59.7x40.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920)

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Five Senses, (oil on panel)

The Five Senses, (oil on panel)
659404 The Five Senses, (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 78.2x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1774). Oil on panel

Background imageLaugh Collection: Happy Moments; Momenti Felici, (oil on canvas)

Happy Moments; Momenti Felici, (oil on canvas)
658391 Happy Moments; Momenti Felici, (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); 50.1x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Moments; Momenti Felici. Pompeo Massani (1850-1920)

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Shared Joke, (oil on board)

The Shared Joke, (oil on board)
651309 The Shared Joke, (oil on board) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 22x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shared Joke. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940). Oil on board

Background imageLaugh Collection: A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)

A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)
828299 A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c.1822-28 (watercolour) by Desire Roulin, Francois (1796-1874); 19.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)

The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)
827201 The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 68x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper)

Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950496 Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 13x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageLaugh Collection: Salon de 1861, Peinture, Deux augures ne peuvent se regarder sans rire (engraving)

Salon de 1861, Peinture, Deux augures ne peuvent se regarder sans rire (engraving)
3645159 Salon de 1861, Peinture, Deux augures ne peuvent se regarder sans rire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1861, Peinture)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Your father approaches (colour litho)

Your father approaches (colour litho)
3641837 Your father approaches (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your father approaches. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLaugh Collection: Smiling child (coloured photo)

Smiling child (coloured photo)
3643391 Smiling child (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smiling child. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLaugh Collection: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)

Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving)
1047071 Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketching and Photographing on Board Ship)

Background imageLaugh Collection: When the Germans have fun (colour litho)

When the Germans have fun (colour litho)
2809116 When the Germans have fun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Germans have fun)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Comic postcard, Man pushing pram with triplets Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man pushing pram with triplets Date: 20th century

Background imageLaugh Collection: Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two drunkards chatting Date: 20th century

Background imageLaugh Collection: Babies hatching from eggs in eggcups (b / w photo)

Babies hatching from eggs in eggcups (b / w photo)
3091208 Babies hatching from eggs in eggcups (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babies hatching from eggs in eggcups. Postcard, early 20th century)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Regency gentleman on a horse caught on a sty

Regency gentleman on a horse caught on a sty during a fox hunt with hounds. How to Do Things by Halves. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson after an illustration by Henry Bunbury

Background imageLaugh Collection: Cover of 'Le Lire', Satirique en Couleurs

Cover of "Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4920914 Cover of " Le Lire", Satirique en Couleurs, 1906_1_17: The joies of the congress - President of the Republic, Chamber of Deputes, Socialism, Tribun - Combes Emile (1835-1921)

Background imageLaugh Collection: First World War 1914-1918: nurse in a blouse shaving a soldier

First World War 1914-1918: nurse in a blouse shaving a soldier
XEE4193015 First World War 1914-1918: nurse in a blouse shaving a soldier (French war wounds lie in a bed), in Couville, Manche, Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy), France

Background imageLaugh Collection: First World War 1914-1918: nurses and doctors in blouse talking with a French soldier in

First World War 1914-1918: nurses and doctors in blouse talking with a French soldier in
XEE4193003 First World War 1914-1918: nurses and doctors in blouse talking with a French soldier in Couville, Manche, Lower Normandy (Lower Normandy), France. Anonymous photograph July 1917

Background imageLaugh Collection: The Bohemian, circa 1626 (oil on canvas)

The Bohemian, circa 1626 (oil on canvas)
LRI4652247 The Bohemian, circa 1626 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Bohemian Painting by Frans Hals l ancien (1581/1585-1666) circa 1626 Dim 0

Background imageLaugh Collection: Young girl with a dog. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806), oil on canvas

Young girl with a dog. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806), oil on canvas
LSE4315158 Young girl with a dog. Painting by Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806), oil on canvas, 18th century french art. Former Pinacotheque of Munich (Germany)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Children at Play, (oil on canvas)

Children at Play, (oil on canvas)
827082 Children at Play, (oil on canvas) by Malmstrom, August (1829-1901); 57.1x87.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at Play. August Malmstrom (1829-1901). Oil on canvas

Background imageLaugh Collection: Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)

Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)
823290 Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 75x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Robert Walter Weir (1803-89). Oil on panel

Background imageLaugh Collection: Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658579 Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 26x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Freien)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Laughing Boy. c. 1625 (oil on panel)

Laughing Boy. c. 1625 (oil on panel)
5672035 Laughing Boy. c.1625 (oil on panel) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); height: 30.45 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Plate 408. Two Models, 1 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 8, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 408. Two Models, 1 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 8, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950237 Plate 408. Two Models, 1 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 8, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 18.7x40.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageLaugh Collection: Plate 407. Two Models, 8 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 1, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 407. Two Models, 8 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 1, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950236 Plate 407. Two Models, 8 Pouring Bucket of Water Over 1, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 25.4x28.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

Background imageLaugh Collection: Self Portrait, c. 1668-9 (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait, c. 1668-9 (oil on canvas)
PHD475 Self Portrait, c.1668-9 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 82.5x65 cm; Wallraf-Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageLaugh Collection: Loves Oracle, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

Loves Oracle, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
3743995 Loves Oracle, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Ritzberger, Albert (1853-1915); 77.3x110 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; German

Background imageLaugh Collection: Up In The Gods (colour litho)

Up In The Gods (colour litho)
3641842 Up In The Gods (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up In The Gods. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLaugh Collection: Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo)

Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo)
3095945 Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressed as a clown. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageLaugh Collection: Little Girl In The Snow (colour photo)

Little Girl In The Snow (colour photo)
3095534 Little Girl In The Snow (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Girl In The Snow)

Background imageLaugh Collection: I really did laugh (b / w photo)

I really did laugh (b / w photo)
3093624 I really did laugh (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I really did laugh)

Background imageLaugh Collection: Advert for Punch Magazine, WW1

Advert for Punch Magazine, WW1
Advert for Punch Magazine -- Our Soldiers love a laugh, send them Punch. 1915

Background imageLaugh Collection: Two Ostriches greet each other over a fence at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)

Two Ostriches greet each other over a fence at London Zoo, 1923 (b / w photo)
2652645 Two Ostriches greet each other over a fence at London Zoo, 1923 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Background imageLaugh Collection: Scrap, Witch flying on a broomstick

Scrap, Witch flying on a broomstick. 19th century




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"Laughter: A Universal Language That Transcends Time and Cultures" In the golden era of cinema, comedy legends Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy brought tears of joy to audiences worldwide with their hilarious antics in James W. Horne's "Beau Hunks" (1931). Their impeccable timing and slapstick humor still make us laugh today. Traveling to the enchanting Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, China, one encounters a jovial sight - the Laughing Buddha. This iconic figure symbolizes happiness, contentment, and good fortune for all who encounter his infectious laughter. Charlie Chaplin's timeless masterpiece "Modern Times" (1936) reminds us that even amidst life's challenges, laughter remains an essential remedy. His iconic tramp character effortlessly tickles our funny bones while subtly highlighting society's absurdities. The mischievous Bonzo dog on the cover of the Third Studdy Dogs Portfolio brings a smile to our faces as we witness his feathered escapades. Canines have always had a way of making us burst into fits of giggles with their playful antics. Who would have thought that even nuns could swivel hula hoops on their hips? In this unexpected display of lightheartedness, these devoted women show that laughter knows no boundaries or limitations. Even Sherlock Holmes himself couldn't resist sharing a chuckle from time to time. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's beloved detective often found solace in laughter amidst solving intricate mysteries – reminding us that humor can be found even in the darkest corners. Music icons Ringo Starr and David Essex share a hearty laugh together, proving that laughter is best enjoyed when shared with friends. It unites people across generations and backgrounds like nothing else can. Imagine witnessing a teddy bear playing tennis. The sheer absurdity of this image instantly puts smiles on our faces as we realize how laughter has no bounds when it comes to imagination and playfulness.