Laughter Collection (page 4)

The Laughing Demoness (Warai Hannya), from the series "One Hundred Ghost...", Japan, 1831/32
The Laughing Demoness (Warai Hannya), from the series "One Hundred Ghost Tales (Hyaku monogatari)", Japan, 1831/32

Satyr in a Peasant's House, in the Style of Jordaens, 1739. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
Satyr in a Peasant's House, in the Style of Jordaens, 1739

The Satyr in Peasant's House, 1764. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
The Satyr in Peasant's House, 1764

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. All baggage is inspected before newcomers enter the Santa Anita Park Assembly Center at Arcadia, California, for evacuees of Japanese ancestry

There Is No Deception - drawn by Leech, 1850. Creator: Unknown
There Is No Deception - drawn by Leech, 1850. Illustration to "Christmas Interiors", an article by the Old Batchelor

Drawing: Expressions of Emotion (Laughter, Weeping, Compassion, Sadness), from Encyclop... 1762/77. Creator: A. J
Drawing: Expressions of Emotion (Laughter, Weeping, Compassion, Sadness), from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Laughing Model I, 1898. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Laughing Model I, 1898

Laughing Model I, 1898. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Laughing Model I, 1898

Study, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Study, 1906

Laughter, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus
Laughter, after 1698

Auguste Rodin, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Auguste Rodin, 1906

Skerikulla (A Skeri Girl), 1912. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Skerikulla (A Skeri Girl), 1912

Skerikulla (A Skeri Girl), 1912. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Skerikulla (A Skeri Girl), 1912

Auguste Rodin, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Auguste Rodin, 1906

Auguste Rodin, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Auguste Rodin, 1906

Elise Smiling, 1895. Creator: Eugene Carriere
Elise Smiling, 1895

teeth
KaMerA

How we spend Easter. N 2. 1858. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
How we spend Easter. N 2. 1858. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia, sketches of nature

Queen Elizabeth visits visiting Silverwood Colliery, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, is behind her. Picture taken 30th July 1975

A group of girls at the fairground at Barry Island, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. 23rd April 1962

Profile portrait of beared Indian man
Profile portrait of mature Indian man with grey beard. He wears an orange turban and has a lined face. The photograph was taken in Old Delhi and the background is dark Date: 1986

British King George VI with Princess Elizabeth - laughter
British Royal Family. British King George VI, sharing a joke with Future British Queen Princess Elizabeth at the Royal Lodge, Windsor, England. Date: 1946

The Madonna with the Laughing Child, 1928. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Madonna with the Laughing Child, 1928. From The Mind of Leonardo Da Vinci, by Edward McCurdy. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1928]

Joe E. Brown (1892-1973), American actor and comedian, 20th century. In 1902, at the age of 10, Brown joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvellous Astons which toured the country

Canadian Winter Sports: A Jolly Trio, Grenadier Pond, Toronto, Canada, 20th Century

Rafael Kos

Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting)
7432244 Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 20x22 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

a babies laughter
Christoph Hessel

Play that accordion, boss!
Marius Tudor

A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas)
990158 A Dutch Proverb - A women feeding a bound cat, surrounded by men, (oil on canvas) by Haarlem School, (17th century); 73.6x98.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho)
5197260 Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don't tell the photographer I am passing gas :D
Sebastian Kisworo

Ken Dodd - comedian from Liverpool. Ken Dodd with his assistants Kim Lonsdale of Southport and Carol Woods of Old Swan play Traffic Wardens in Liverpool

Its tatifolarious how tickled I am to see you again auntie. Its the King of the Diddy men and his old Auntie Annie from Knotty Ash

Comedian Ken Dodd at Tyne Tees Television after filming a showcase television spectacular for six of the top clubland acts in the region on 26th November 1980

Two Women at a Window, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: BartolomeEsteban Murillo
Two Women at a Window, c. 1655/1660

God, that Eisenbach!, 1911. Creator: Moritz Jung
God, that Eisenbach!, 1911

Merthyr Tydfil boys playing
Two boys play on a bench above the steel works (now closed) at Merthyr Tydfil. Vintage black and white image. First published The Sunday Times c1989 1989

Maynard Ferguson, 1968. Creator: Brian Foskett
Maynard Ferguson, 1968

Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Kaiser Wilhelm II and King George V in Berlin, Germany, 1911, (1935). First cousins German Emperor Wilhelm II (1859-1941) and George V (1865-1936), King of the United Kingdom

Junior Mance Trio, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Junior Mance Trio, London, 1962

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Harold Lloyd (1893-1971), American actor and filmmaker, c1920s. (Colorised black and white print). (Colorised black and white print)

The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). Artist: Frans Hals
The Laughing Cavalier, 1624 (1908-1909). The Laughing Cavalier is a famous painting by the Dutch Baroque artist Frans Hans. The identity of the paintings subject is unknown

Joe E Brown, American actor and comedian, 1934-1935. Brown became a star after appearing in On With the Show, the first all colour talking musical comedy, in 1929

Greek metope of Herakles and the Kerkopes, 6th century BC
Metope of Herakles and the Kerkopes, from temple C at Selinunte on Sicily. Herakles is carrying them around on his shoulders because they have stolen his weapons

Smokers, 1621-1654. Creator: Joos van Craesbeeck
Smokers, 1621-1654

Ludvig Holberg's "Jeppe pa Bjerget", act III, scene 3, 1811. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Ludvig Holberg's "Jeppe pa Bjerget", act III, scene 3, 1811. Jeppe pa bjerget (Jeppe on the Hill; Or, The Transformed Peasant in English), was a comedy by Ludvig Holberg

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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.