Laughter Collection (#10)

Letter written on writing paper bearing the face of a laughing man (engraving)
6030974 Letter written on writing paper bearing the face of a laughing man (engraving) by Scottish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British sea cadets from the training ship Warspite feeding their bulldog mascot the first spoonful of pudding (photo)
5997393 British sea cadets from the training ship Warspite feeding their bulldog mascot the first spoonful of pudding (photo) by English Photographer

Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3) (litho)
5996177 Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3) (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Shakespeares Twelth Night (Act II, Scene 3)

The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), with a group of female students (b / w photo)
5999702 The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), with a group of female students (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Shirako town in Tokaido Road (Tokaido shirako) (colour woodblock print)
5043619 Shirako town in Tokaido Road (Tokaido shirako) (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Man fallen off horse)

The Laughing Peasant (oil on canvas)
1195730 The Laughing Peasant (oil on canvas) by Maliavin, Filipp Andreevich (1869-1940); 85.5x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maliavin)

Two Sisters, seated full-length in an Interior, Playing, (oil on canvas)
824192 Two Sisters, seated full-length in an Interior, Playing, (oil on canvas) by Barber, Thomas (1768-1843); 100.4x81.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Sisters)

Let Us Join the Glad Throng that goes Laughing Along, and We
991597 Let Us Join the Glad Throng that goes Laughing Along, and We ll All Go A Hunting Today (Box Tree Farm, Hockley Heath), (oil on canvas) by Martin

Blind Mans Bluff, 1875 (oil on panel)
987329 Blind Mans Bluff, 1875 (oil on panel) by Bauernfeind, Gustave (1848-1904); 89x127.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blind Mans Bluff. Charles Baugniet (1814-1886). Oil on panel

Happy Moments, (oil on canvas)
987320 Happy Moments, (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); 56.4x78.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Moments. Alexei Alexeiewitsch Harlamoff (1842-1922)

"Christian and Hopeful leave Atheist laughing"from The Pilgrim
5615813 " Christian and Hopeful leave Atheist laughing" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) Illustration by Byam Shaw (1872-1919)

Goe Geurtjen and Kribbighe Babbe, 1612-1702 (engraving)
5196971 Go Geurtjen and Kribbighe Babbe, 1612-1702 (engraving) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 11.2x15.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho)
979506 A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare (colour litho) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Farmer Went Trotting upon His Grey Mare)

Amusing Reading (coloured engraving)
979200 Amusing Reading (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amusing Reading.); © Look and Learn

The Hunchbacks Song (colour photogravure)
3657096 The Hunchbacks Song (colour photogravure) by Gelli, Odoardo or Edoardo (1852-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hunchbacks Song)

Woman falling at a skating rink (b / w photo)
3096246 Woman falling at a skating rink (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman falling at a skating rink)

Two Monks, A Good Joke (colour photo)
3093937 Two Monks, A Good Joke (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Monks, A Good Joke. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Guignol Theatre on the Champs Elysees, 1856 (colour litho)
CHT174854 The Guignol Theatre on the Champs Elysees, 1856 (colour litho) by Guerard, Eugene Charles Francois (1821-66); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Waterer Watered, poster advertising Cinematographe Lumiere
CHT164131 The Waterer Watered, poster advertising Cinematographe Lumiere, 1896 (coloured engraving) by Auzolle, Marcelin (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Arroseur arrose)

The Caliph enjoys his joke, 1930s (colour litho)
1122822 The Caliph enjoys his joke, 1930s (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arabian Nights published by Blackie & Sons c.1930 s); English, out of copyright

The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching)
1069131 The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 18.8x16.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho)
959985 A well-dressed couple pictured laughing (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks, 1909. Creator: Ernst Barlach
Italian Peasants with Wine Flasks, 1909

Hello!
Jacek Stefan

Leaves
Vanya Baramova

Girl with her dogs
Eva Miliuniene

The Sound of Happiness
Thomas Schröder

The Blushing Smile
Taman Tan

Smile {Tibet}
Sarawut Intarob

Children in the water
PAUL GOMEZ

Till Death do Us apart
Manlio De Pasquale

I thought I saw a pussicat
Nicolás Merino

La ballerina
Massimo Della Latta

WILD SMILE
Nir Amos

Smiling souls
Marco Tagliarino

Happy Childrens
Daniel Saputra

That Joke
Mohammed Alnaser

ehli keyf
Fatih Balkan

scream
Holger Droste

Removing Bra with Jim Nougarolles
#Pyla #Parapente #Flying #Naughty A© www.TristanShu.com. Tristan Shu

Lovebirds
Alejandro Fernández Muñoz

Gimme a Hug
Michael Castellano

Smile [Nikoleta]
Martin Krystynek MQEP

Gion's mood
Marco Tagliarino

You make me laugh
Piet Haaksma

A Little Snack
Model / MUAH: Laura Puntila Artist Dress / Assistant: Merja Martikainen Fantasy Photos. Petri Damstén

Mood IV
Bragi Ingibergsson - BRIN

The Chocolate Princess
Christophe Kiciak

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Laughter is a universal language that transcends time and culture and has the power to bring people together, create joy, and release tension. From historical paintings like "The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan" by Il ya Repin, which depicts a group of merry men sharing laughter amidst their struggles, to the serene smile of the Laughing Buddha at Tanzhe Temple in Beijing, it has been celebrated throughout history. Even in entertainment, laughter plays a vital role. The Ghost Train takes us on an exhilarating journey filled with thrills and laughter. Meanwhile, Frans Hals immortalizes mirth in his iconic painting "The Laughing Cavalier, " capturing the infectious spirit of joy from centuries ago. In more contemporary times, artists like H. M. Bateman continue to capture humorous moments with their artistry. A Little Impression by Bateman showcases how even small gestures can evoke uncontrollable bursts of laughter. Animals too have their way of bringing smiles to our faces. The Feathered Bonzo from Studdy Dogs Portfolio reminds us that pets can be our constant source of amusement and companionship. Sometimes it's not just images but real-life comedians who make us laugh till our sides ache. Ken Dodd's Diddy Man Dicky Mint brings hilarity wherever they go - as seen during their performance at Whitley Bay Playhouse. And let's not forget about those who find humor in unexpected places; such as The Petomane depicted in Paris qui rit or even sea horses frolicking beneath the waves - reminding us that laughter knows no boundaries. Finally, we have Gran pops Shadow Show by Lawson Wood showcasing how shadows themselves can become characters that tickle our funny bone. In this vast world filled with diverse forms of expression and sources for amusement, one thing remains constant: Laughter is timeless and connects us all through its magical ability to uplift spirits and spread happiness across generations.