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Mischief Collection (page 4)

"Mischief: A Playful Symphony of Snowy Noses, Laughing Cavaliers, and Guilty Snowballs" Amidst a winter wonderland

Background imageMischief Collection: Toy Bank: Monkey and Lion, c. 1937. Creator: George File

Toy Bank: Monkey and Lion, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Toy Bank: Monkey and Lion, c. 1937

Background imageMischief Collection: The Dames Absence, from 'Illustrated London News', July 4, 1857

The Dames Absence, from "Illustrated London News", July 4, 1857
The Dames Absence, from " Illustrated London News", July 4, 1857

Background imageMischief Collection: Mischief and Repose, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Mischief and Repose, 1909 (oil on canvas)
1772135 Mischief and Repose, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); 38.4x76.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mischief and Repose. John William Godward (1861-1922)

Background imageMischief Collection: The Slide (oil on panel)

The Slide (oil on panel)
CH402180 The Slide (oil on panel) by Lenfant, Francois Louis (1814-92); 36.1x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Glissade; ); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageMischief Collection: Three Little Kittens, 1883 (oil on canvas)

Three Little Kittens, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CH401765 Three Little Kittens, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Joseph (1834-1926); 72.9x87.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMischief Collection: A Musical Interlude, 1897 (oil on canvas)

A Musical Interlude, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3431747 A Musical Interlude, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Ronner-Knip, Henriette (1821-1909); 125.7x101 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMischief Collection: A Basket of Fruit on a Draped Table with Dead Game and a Monkey, (oil on canvas)

A Basket of Fruit on a Draped Table with Dead Game and a Monkey, (oil on canvas)
990079 A Basket of Fruit on a Draped Table with Dead Game and a Monkey, (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 81x118 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMischief Collection: Portrait of a Lady with a Mask (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady with a Mask (oil on canvas)
989908 Portrait of a Lady with a Mask (oil on canvas) by Ribera, Pedro (1867-c.1932); 64.8x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Lady with a Mask. Pierre Ribera (1867-1932)

Background imageMischief Collection: Children Playing in an Interior, 1873 (oil on canvas)

Children Playing in an Interior, 1873 (oil on canvas)
659647 Children Playing in an Interior, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Nordenberg, Bengt (1822-1902); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Playing in an Interior. Bengt Nordenberg (1822-1902)

Background imageMischief Collection: The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas)

The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas)
659154 The Flower Market by the Seine, (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 46.5x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Market by the Seine)

Background imageMischief Collection: Hedda, (oil on panel)

Hedda, (oil on panel)
658734 Hedda, (oil on panel) by Kaulbach, Frederich August (1850-1920); 112x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hedda. Friedrich August von Kaulbach (1850-1920). Oil on panel

Background imageMischief Collection: Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas)

Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas)
822938 Flirting, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirting. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageMischief Collection: A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder, 1606 (oil on canvas)

A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder, 1606 (oil on canvas)
827742 A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder, 1606 (oil on canvas) by Esteban, Juan (fl.c.1597-1611); 110.5x166.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Youth Pouring Wine in a Larder)

Background imageMischief Collection: Playful Kittens, (oil on canvas)

Playful Kittens, (oil on canvas)
827166 Playful Kittens, (oil on canvas) by Merlin, Daniel (1861-1933); 46.3x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Playful Kittens. Daniel Merlin (1861-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageMischief Collection: Two Boys with a Bird (The Birdcatchers) (oil on wood)

Two Boys with a Bird (The Birdcatchers) (oil on wood)
3743945 Two Boys with a Bird (The Birdcatchers) (oil on wood) by Neer, Eglon Hendrick van der (1634-1703); 26.4x20.3 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageMischief Collection: Two naughty boys (colour litho)

Two naughty boys (colour litho)
6001215 Two naughty boys (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two naughty boys)

Background imageMischief Collection: Look out! There are the police! Wheres that? (chromolitho)

Look out! There are the police! Wheres that? (chromolitho)
968679 Look out! There are the police! Wheres that? (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Look out! There are the police! Wheres that)

Background imageMischief Collection: Girl throwing snowball in mischief, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Girl throwing snowball in mischief, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731389 Girl throwing snowball in mischief, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl throwing snowball in mischief)

Background imageMischief Collection: The tavern in an uproar (coloured engraving)

The tavern in an uproar (coloured engraving)
607644 The tavern in an uproar (coloured engraving) by Lane, Theodore (1800-28); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tavern in an uproar; Mrs Boniface showing more pluck than her good man by backing)

Background imageMischief Collection: Lord, what fools these mortals be!, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream

Lord, what fools these mortals be!, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream
STC418755 Lord, what fools these mortals be!, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageMischief Collection: Down topples she, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream

Down topples she, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream
STC418738..Down topples she, illustration from Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare, 1908 (litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after)

Background imageMischief Collection: Cupid (bronze)

Cupid (bronze)
466436 Cupid (bronze) by Falconet, Etienne-Maurice (1716-91); 83.8 x 40.6 x 53.3 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; William A

Background imageMischief Collection: Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho)

Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho)
731723 Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card (chromolitho) by Corbaux, Fanny (1812-1883); Private Collection; (add.info.: Always at Mischief - Victorian greetings card)

Background imageMischief Collection: Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730926 Anticipation! Man feeling threatened! Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anticipation! Man feeling threatened)

Background imageMischief Collection: Enter certain reapers, properly habited, illustration from William Shakespeares

Enter certain reapers, properly habited, illustration from William Shakespeares
3260689 Enter certain reapers, properly habited, illustration from William Shakespeares The Tempest, pub. 1926 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imageMischief Collection: King Mark broods mischief (litho)

King Mark broods mischief (litho)
2781852 King Mark broods mischief (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Mark broods mischief)

Background imageMischief Collection: Dignity and Mischief, an Incident of Algerian Travel (engraving)

Dignity and Mischief, an Incident of Algerian Travel (engraving)
2773595 Dignity and Mischief, an Incident of Algerian Travel (engraving) by Morgan, Matthew " Matt" Somerville (1839-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dignity and Mischief)

Background imageMischief Collection: Comic postcard, Dog with pair of knickers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dog with pair of knickers Date: 20th century

Background imageMischief Collection: A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane

A small boy, having consumed most of a pot of strawberry jam with the help of a cane and a cushion, has no regrets. Date: 1911

Background imageMischief Collection: Comic postcard, Schoolboy and military man - practical joke Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Schoolboy and military man - practical joke Date: early 20th century

Background imageMischief Collection: Violation de Domicile (colour litho)

Violation de Domicile (colour litho)
3098398 Violation de Domicile (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violation de Domicile)

Background imageMischief Collection: A police station invaded by monkeys belonging to a band of gypsies (colour litho)

A police station invaded by monkeys belonging to a band of gypsies (colour litho)
3097613 A police station invaded by monkeys belonging to a band of gypsies (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMischief Collection: Comic postcard, Black cat on Good Luck card, climbing up the tablecloth Date

Comic postcard, Black cat on Good Luck card, climbing up the tablecloth Date: circa 1918

Background imageMischief Collection: Comic postcard, stuffing birds - taxidermist Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, stuffing birds - taxidermist Date: 20th century

Background imageMischief Collection: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)

Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving)
985969 Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta), 1790 (hand coloured engraving) by Nodder, Frederick Polydor (1773-1801); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horned Frog (Ceratophrys cornuta)

Background imageMischief Collection: Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper)

Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper)
1195535 Cartoon for Parson Weems Fable, 1939 (charcoal, oen and chalk on paper) by Wood, Grant (1891-1942); 97x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageMischief Collection: Head of a Man; Tete d Homme, 1927 (cast Iron)

Head of a Man; Tete d Homme, 1927 (cast Iron)
656666 Head of a Man; Tete d Homme, 1927 (cast Iron) by Gargallo, Pablo (1881-1934); height: 25.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Man; Tete d Homme. Pablo Gargallo (1881-1934)

Background imageMischief Collection: Mischief: three boys pinning a sign saying 'Fool'to the back of the coat of a man sitting on a bench

Mischief: three boys pinning a sign saying "Fool"to the back of the coat of a man sitting on a bench
5217520 Mischief: three boys pinning a sign saying " Fool" to the back of the coat of a man sitting on a bench (chromolitho) by Carter

Background imageMischief Collection: While Teacher Sleeps, (oil on panel)

While Teacher Sleeps, (oil on panel)
823432 While Teacher Sleeps, (oil on panel) by Dargelas, Andre Henri (1828-1906); 37.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: While Teacher Sleeps. Andre-Henri Dargelas. (1828-1906). Oil on panel

Background imageMischief Collection: The Pranksters, 1866 (oil on canvas)

The Pranksters, 1866 (oil on canvas)
827493 The Pranksters, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Loose, Basile de (1809-85); 80.6x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pranksters. Basile de Loose (1809-1885). Oil on canvas

Background imageMischief Collection: A Young Girl in a Field of Salvia, Oxeye Daisies and Meadow Foxtail, (w / c, gouache)

A Young Girl in a Field of Salvia, Oxeye Daisies and Meadow Foxtail, (w / c, gouache)
1195842 A Young Girl in a Field of Salvia, Oxeye Daisies and Meadow Foxtail, (w/c, gouache) by Makovsky, Konstantin Egorovich (1839-1915)

Background imageMischief Collection: Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage, (red chalk)

Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage, (red chalk)
659234 Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage, (red chalk) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 30.4x24.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Six Putti at Play, Two Holding Up a Cage)

Background imageMischief Collection: Stolen Apples (oil on panel)

Stolen Apples (oil on panel)
658882 Stolen Apples (oil on panel) by Oehmichen, Hugo (1843-1932); 27x21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Background imageMischief Collection: Grandfathers Boots, (watercolour heightened with white)

Grandfathers Boots, (watercolour heightened with white)
652054 Grandfathers Boots, (watercolour heightened with white) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 33x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandfathers Boots. William Henry Hunt (1790-1864)

Background imageMischief Collection: Children in an Interior, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Children in an Interior, 1907 (oil on canvas)
CH466182 Children in an Interior, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Geoffroy, Henri Jules Jean (1853-1924); 27.9x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMischief Collection: Their First Smoke, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Their First Smoke, 1889 (oil on canvas)
822888 Their First Smoke, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Witkowski, Karl (1860-1910); 71x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Their First Smoke. Karl Witkowski (1860-1910). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1889

Background imageMischief Collection: Vintage poster of boys pelting man with snowballs, 1896 (poster)

Vintage poster of boys pelting man with snowballs, 1896 (poster)
6292260 Vintage poster of boys pelting man with snowballs, 1896 (poster) by American School, (19th century); Photo eBarbara Singer; American, out of copyright




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"Mischief: A Playful Symphony of Snowy Noses, Laughing Cavaliers, and Guilty Snowballs" Amidst a winter wonderland, a mischievous Goldendoodle with snow on its nose brings joy to all who encounter it. Just like Georgie Porgie from the nursery rhyme, mischief seems to follow this playful pup wherever it goes. Frans Hals' famous painting "The Laughing Cavalier" captures the spirit in every mischievous grin. Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. " depicts a scene where mischief is bound to ensue. The Pears Annual's illustration "The Snowball - Guilty or Not Guilty" leaves us wondering who is behind this snowy prank. In George Ranstead's delightful painting "Fancy Meeting You, " two unexpected friends embark on an adventure full and laughter. The historic Americas Cup race of 1881 showcased the daring yacht named Mischief challenging Atalanta for victory in an exhilarating display of nautical mischief. Even Bengal Tiger cubs can't resist their mischievous nature as they playfully pounce on their mother in pure delight. Lion cubs frolicking in Kenya's Masai-Mara Game Reserve remind us that even vulnerable species find time for innocent mischief and joyful playfulness. George Ernest Studdy's iconic cartoon character Got Im embodies the essence of cheeky antics and lovable troublemaking spirits. Josslyn and Idina Hay at Slains farm in Kenya create unforgettable memories filled with endless adventures and spirited mischief. The Minnie the Minx statue proudly stands tall in Dundee, Scotland, representing a rebellious spirit that embraces fun-filled pranks and playful shenanigans. In this captivating symphony of images spanning various forms of artistry and moments in time, mischief takes center stage.