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Laughter Collection (page 5)

Laughter is a universal language that transcends time and culture and has the power to bring people together, create joy, and release tension

Background imageLaughter Collection: International courtesy. Italian children and wife of U.S. consul at Leghorn Italy, 1899

International courtesy. Italian children and wife of U.S. consul at Leghorn Italy, 1899

Background imageLaughter Collection: Seniors dinner dance JLP01_08_093470

Seniors dinner dance JLP01_08_093470
Flying Eagle, Mollison Way, Edgware, Harrow, Greater London. Senior citizens at a Christmas dinner and dance, watching a cabaret artist providing the entertainment

Background imageLaughter Collection: A-maze-ing Laughter is a 2009 bronze sculpture by Yue Minjun located in Morton Park

A-maze-ing Laughter is a 2009 bronze sculpture by Yue Minjun located in Morton Park, Vancouver, Canada

Background imageLaughter Collection: We Care for Nobody, No Not We by Florence Hardy

We Care for Nobody, No Not We by Florence Hardy
Delightful postcard featuring three dancing children dressed in clown and Pierrot costumes

Background imageLaughter Collection: Cozy Christmas tree with holiday wishes

Cozy Christmas tree with holiday wishes
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Christmas trees with holiday wishes

Christmas trees with holiday wishes
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Watercolor gift with holiday wishes

Watercolor gift with holiday wishes
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Holly floral art with holiday wishes

Holly floral art with holiday wishes
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Best wishes holiday red roses

Best wishes holiday red roses
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Holiday wishes wreath of red English roses

Holiday wishes wreath of red English roses
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Holiday wishes wreath of red English roses

Holiday wishes wreath of red English roses
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Holiday wishes with roses and berries

Holiday wishes with roses and berries
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Holiday wishes with watercolor bouquet

Holiday wishes with watercolor bouquet
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Your brother in law after a few drinks

Your brother in law after a few drinks
Jeffrey C. Sink

Background imageLaughter Collection: bEMUsed

bEMUsed
Alyson Brimecombe

Background imageLaughter Collection: Laugh in Neon

Laugh in Neon
Tim Mossholder

Background imageLaughter Collection: Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons
Jota de jai

Background imageLaughter Collection: Love Laugh Live

Love Laugh Live
Martina

Background imageLaughter Collection: Dream Love

Dream Love
Martina

Background imageLaughter Collection: Dacia

Dacia
A portrait sketch of Jamaica born actress, Dacia Deane, 1899-1989, known for playing roles in movies including Love, Life and Laughter, (1923) and Easy Virtue (1928). Date: 1921

Background imageLaughter Collection: Edythe Baker, pianist, piano concert for troops at Banbury

Edythe Baker, pianist, piano concert for troops at Banbury
Edythe Baker, pianist (1899-1971), photograph of piano concert for troops at Banbury, Oxfordshire, with baby grand piano, union flag and troops in audience

Background imageLaughter Collection: Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: 3671646

3671646

Background imageLaughter Collection: Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Man laughing out loud while holding his belly, 1890 (illustration)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: The Virgin with the laughing Child, after 1460 (terracotta)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: Virgin with laughing child, about 1465 (terracotta)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: The Mocking of Christ, 1612-13, (painting)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: The ascent to calvary, (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Shakespeare: Othello (colour litho)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: The Seesaw, 1891 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: 3 boxes taken from the adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: The adventures of Buster Brown and his dog Tiger, 1904 (illustration)

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)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Changez les dames! (colour litho)

Changez les dames! (colour litho)
3646185 Changez les dames! (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Changez les dames)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Die G schamige (colour litho)

Die G schamige (colour litho)
3646191 Die G schamige (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Die G schamige)

Background imageLaughter Collection: Merry Company (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: Merry Company (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: Girl in body stocking paying attentions to bust of satyr (b / w photo)

Girl in body stocking paying attentions to bust of satyr (b / w photo)
2800742 Girl in body stocking paying attentions to bust of satyr (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLaughter Collection: A Slap in the Face, (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageLaughter Collection: DDE-90022968

DDE-90022968
Uganda, Kibale Forest Reserve. Juvenile Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) playing with adult in rainforest clearing Date: 17/07/2007

Background imageLaughter Collection: DDE-90022930

DDE-90022930
Africa, Uganda, Kibale Forest Reserve, Juvenile Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) playing with adult in rainforest clearing Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageLaughter Collection: On main street of Williamette Valley town, Independence, Polk County, Oregon, 1939

On main street of Williamette Valley town, Independence, Polk County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On main street of Williamette Valley town. Independence, Polk County, Oregon

Background imageLaughter Collection: Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Rural filling station becomes community center... for loafing, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Rural filling station becomes community center and general grounds for loafing. The men in baseball suits are on a local team which will play a game nearby. The team is called the Cedargrove Team

Background imageLaughter Collection: Stevie Wonder. Creator: Dan Springer

Stevie Wonder. Creator: Dan Springer
Stevie Wonder

Background imageLaughter Collection: Pavilion Cafe, Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC. Creator: Chris Suspect

Pavilion Cafe, Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC. Creator: Chris Suspect
Pavilion CafÔÇÜ, Constitution Ave, NW, Washington, DC




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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.