Laughter Collection (#11)

The Chocolate Princess
Christophe Kiciak

Women
Giorgio Toniolo

black woman in colorful and geometric background/SPAIN/ALICANTE/SAN JUAN. Javier De la Torre

Big foot
Stephanie Kleimann

Madam, you wear the wrong patterns!
Christine von Diepenbroek

Couple
Shahabeddin Montazeri AFIAP

A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party whilst moored at Scapa Flow. Circa June 1945

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and his sister Princess Anne, enjoy their time at Frobisher Bay, Nunavut, Northern Canada

Nine women at Berkey Technical Limited, Thetford, celebrate the news that they will be paid the same rate of pay as male assembly line workers over a cup of tea. 8th May 1968

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken with trombone, playing with the Warrington Youth Band from Cheshire. Sir Kenneth Arthur Dodd, OBE (born 8 November 1927) is an English comedian

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken plays snooker at The Knotty Ash Community Centre, where he challenged The Lord Mayor of Liverpool (Mrs Ethel Wormald) to a game

British Open 1969. Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England, held 9th - 12th July 1969. Pictured, Max Faulkner and Lee Trevino, share a moment of laughter, 8th July 1969

Girding sport play Gird 1971 Lorne bingo hall Glasgow alice jamieson and Mrs E Broadley having fun laugh UNSEEN SCOTLAND PLAY BATCH 4 CODE USD018

Giggles and a good time at Liverpools Club Continental. 25th February 1988

Holidays. Two girls cool off with their horses at Landralle, Cornwall. April 1953 D2099

Stan laurel and Oliver hardy departing for the United States of America after their second British tour. 14th September 1952

The scene outside Coventry station last night when film comedians Laurel and Hardy arrived. Police had some difficulty in clearing the way for their car

Programme of Laurel and Hardy performing in Birmingham through the years. Circa 1990

Stan laurel pictured here in May 1952 days after he and his double act Oliver hardy performed at the Birmingham Hippodrome for one week. 17th May 1952

Tyne Tees Television presenter Bill Steel with comedian Ken Dodd on 5th November 1981

Tooth tickler Ken Dodd left the tranquility of Knotty Ash to visit " down town sunny Sunderland, " on 10th December, 1979 where he opened a Wearside bread shop

Visitor enjoying big dipper and other rides at the Festival of Britain pleasure gardens. 11th May 1951

Teenagers enjoying one of the fairground rides at the Crock Fair, Coventry 30th May 1994

Audience participation was the name of the game when Palfi the clown took the stage in Belgrade Square, Coventry. With a supporting cast of more than 20 children Palfi entertained the crowd with his

The Lord Mayor of Coventry Councillor Jeff White gets in a spin with three year old Andrew Stokes and his mum Sylvia at the Crock Fair at Hearsall Common. May 1987

Richard Briers (left) June Barry and Richard Waring take a break from rehearsals for the new BBC comedy " Brothers in Law" 2nd March 1962

Celtic manager Jock Stein jokes with players during a break from training

These five sacks of litter were collected in less than 20 minutes by children walking to school in Canley. Two hundred children gathered the litter on their way to Henry Parkes Infant School

Footballers: Terry Mancini, Alan Ball, Emlyn Hughes. February 1975 75-00633-001

Betty Graves and Keith having fun on a back garden swing Alfieri. 1277. Child Studies-Swing. 1/3. (other negs damaged) October 8th 1933

Children expressions smiling Circa 1975 Rev 3739

Children ride the Chair-a-Plane ride at the Surbiton fair. Circa 1930

Children ride the Merry-Go-Round at the Surbiton fair. Circa 1930

Honeymoon couples on the sunny Isle of Jersey. 140 couples gathered at St Brelades Bay for a champagne tea given by the Tam Night Club

Three women Jane Christie of Finchley London, Veronica Collins of Chatham Kent and Judith Marsh of high Walstow Kent were bounced

Fun in the barley fields in Dorking Holiday makers mucking around in the sunshine, sitting in the harvest Wearing swimming costimes bikinis August 1946

Ladies testing panti-girdles. February 1975 75-01091-009

Three women Jane Christie of Finchley London, Veronica Collins of Chatham Kent and Judith Marsh of high Walstow Kent were bounced

Laughing Woman in Las Vegas

Two Clowns and a Stick of Dynamite

Laughing Man

Clown with Circus Dog and Balloons

Skull and Mask

Soldier Thrown in Air, 1917. Creator: Lewis Wickes Hine
Soldier Thrown in Air, 1917

Paint Me - Apachee, 1855 / 1869. Creator: George Catlin
Paint Me - Apachee, 1855/1869. Eltono, an Apachee warrior, in his war paint

The Laughing Audience, December 1733. Creator: William Hogarth
The Laughing Audience, December 1733

Fool with a Girl Looking Through Her Fingers. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Fool with a Girl Looking Through Her Fingers

Laughing Fool, ca. 1612. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Laughing Fool, ca. 1612

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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.