Laughing Collection (page 9)

John Miller campaigning against Dunlop closures
John Miller, British journalist and author, with others, campaigning against closures and redundancies at the Dunlop works in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. Date: circa 1982

Denis Healey, Labour politician, with colleague
Denis Healey (Denis Winston Healey, Baron Healey, b 1917), British Labour politician, served as Secretary of State for Defence 1964-1970 and Chancellor of the Exchequer 1974-1979

Three trolls laughing at a fox dressed up as a priest ! Date: 1887

Old Mother Hubbard: went to the cupboard
Old mother hubbard went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she came there the cupboard was bare, and so the poor dog had none

OLD MOTHER HUBBARD
She went to the baker's to buy him some bread, but when she came back the poor dog was dead. She went to the joiner's to buy him a coffin

Woman having fun in swimming pool
1961, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Woman Only, One Young Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Vertical, Black And White, Photography, Front View, Waist Up, Swimwear

Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)
7415614 Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration) by Salieres, Narcisse (1818-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)
7415612 Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration) by Salieres, Narcisse (1818-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man laughing loudly while holding his belly - laughter)

Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)
7415613 Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration) by Salieres, Narcisse (1818-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Virgin with the laughing Child, after 1460 (terracotta)
5055257 The Virgin with the laughing Child, after 1460 (terracotta) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Theodore Roosevelt laughing, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
5322718 Theodore Roosevelt laughing, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Duprez, Charles (fl.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of the United States.)

Virgin with laughing child, about 1465 (terracotta)
7146822 Virgin with laughing child, about 1465 (terracotta) by Rossellino, Antonio (Antonio Gamberelli)(1427-1479); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The virgin and child)

The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, (painting)
7130058 The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, (painting) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, Gerard van Honthorst)

The ascent to calvary, (oil on canvas)
7129236 The ascent to calvary, (oil on canvas) by Frangipane, Niccolo (fl.1563-97); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: The ascent to calvary, Nicolo Frangipane, oil on canvas)

Shakespeare: Othello (colour litho)
7155639 Shakespeare: Othello (colour litho) by Jackson, Albert Edward (1873-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Othello)

The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas)
BAL34154 The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Elsley, Arthur John (1861-1952); 88.2x73 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; (add.info.: by Arthur John Elsley)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796100 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Bac, Ferdinand Sigismund (1859-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 9 August 1902.); © Look and Learn

Standing Figures, Yoruba Culture (wrought iron)
HSC194625 Standing Figures, Yoruba Culture (wrought iron) by African School; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

A sip of laughing gas
Dmitry Skvortsov

The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas)
LAF470958 The Clown, 1898-99 (oil on canvas) by Evenepoel, Henri Jacques Edouard (1872-99); 100x50.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Laughing Mask, 1910 (plaster)
471061 Laughing Mask, 1910 (plaster) by Wouters, Rik (1882-1916); 27x19.5x15.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Village Schoolhouse, 1854 (oil on canvas)
471156 Village Schoolhouse, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Braekeleer, Ferdinand de (1792-1883); 125x140.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

3 boxes taken from the adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration)
7311792 3 boxes taken from the adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Belgian soldiers enjoying a theatrical performance, World War I, 1915 (litho)
6000288 Belgian soldiers enjoying a theatrical performance, World War I, 1915 (litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration)
7311791 The adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration) by Outcault, Richard Felton (1863-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

131-0635454 A Happy Party
IND86684 131-0635454 A Happy Party by Hals, Jan or Johannes (c.1617/23-c.74); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

193-0082313 Loyalty, plate 17 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching)
IND82117 193-0082313 Loyalty, plate 17 of Proverbs, 1819-23, pub. 1864 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 24.6x35.8 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide)
527511 The audience at a lecture enjoying the effects of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Illustration by George Cruikshank for John Scoffern Chemistry No Mystery: or, a Lecturers Bequest, London, 1834

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273878 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; (add.info.: Framed); Photo © Christies Images

Merry Company (oil on canvas)
7273877 Merry Company (oil on canvas) by Leyster, Judith (1600-60); 74.5 x 63.2 cm; Photo © Christies Images

Die lustige Ehefrau (colour litho)
3646178 Die lustige Ehefrau (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die lustige Ehefrau)

193-0082130 Why hide them?, plate 30 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching)
IND81649 193-0082130 Why hide them?, plate 30 of Los caprichos, pub. 1799 (etching) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 21.8x15.3 cm; Private Collection; Index Fototeca

The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty (oil on panel)
993695 The Drunkard Pushed into the Pigsty (oil on panel) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); diam: 18 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)
658199 A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas) by Frangiamore, Salvatore (1853-1915); 67.3x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Slap in the Face. Salvatore Frangiamore (fl. 1897). Oil on canvas

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Laughing Gull (Larus atricilla) silhouetted against the sunrise on South Padre Island beach on the Gulf of Mexico, Texas Date: 29/11/2010

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A sail boat sailing by Laughing Bird Cay in Belize. Date: 27/07/2006

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Belize, Stann Creek District. Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Red boat on beach (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District. Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Red boat on beach (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District. Laughing Bird Caye National Park. Brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) with fish in throat (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Tiny outer island, protected bird nesting site (Large format sizes available)

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Tiny outer island, protected bird nesting site (Large format sizes available)

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Shallow coral covered lagoon. (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Shallow coral covered lagoon. (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Red kayak on beach (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Outer island, bird nesting site protected sanctuary (Large format sizes available)

DDE-90038111
Belize, Stann Creek District near Placencia. Laughing Bird Caye National Park located on the Belize Barrier Reef. Beach view (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/05/2010

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From royalty to comedians, laughter transcends time and culture. HRH Queen Elizabeth II, known for her grace and poise, shows us that even the most regal of individuals can't resist a good laugh. Laurel and Hardy, in their iconic silent film 'Leave Them Laughing, ' brought joy to audiences with their slapstick humor. The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), captured by Il ya Repin in 1890, reminds us that laughter has been a universal language throughout history. Even animals join in on the laughter; just listen to the braying of a donkey. Charlie Chaplin, an English film actor and comedian who stole hearts with his timeless performances, proved that laughter knows no boundaries. In Beijing's Tanzhe Temple stands the Laughing Buddha statue, symbolizing happiness and contentment. Frans Hals' masterpiece 'The Laughing Cavalier' immortalizes infectious mirth from centuries ago. Fat Geese. By Lawson Wood captures the whimsy geese bringing smiles to our faces. Playboy bunny girls spreading joy in West Indies during February 1965 remind us that laughter is also about embracing fun and freedom. And finally, H. M Bateman's artwork titled 'A Little Impression' showcases how mischievousness can lead to uncontrollable giggles. Whether it's through art or real-life moments, let's cherish those precious instances when we find ourselves caught up in fits of genuine laughter.