Pleasure Collection (page 36)

The Pleasures of Bathing (oil on canvas)
XIR417048 The Pleasures of Bathing (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 101x155 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Plaisirs du Bain; ); French, out of copyright

A Mississippi Steamer off St. Louis, from American Notes by Charles Dickens
KW392575 A Mississippi Steamer off St. Louis, from American Notes by Charles Dickens (engraving) by Fitchew, E.H. (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Public merry-making in Ostankino, 1840s (oil on canvas)
BAL322437 Public merry-making in Ostankino, 1840s (oil on canvas) by Russian School, (19th century); Ostankino Palace Theatre Museum, Moscow

Cremorne Gardens, the Orchestra, London, Uk; Pleasure Ground, Entertainment, 1851 Engraving

The Dame was unabe her pleasure to smother. Cats heating the bed, engraving 1890, engraved image, history, arkheia, illustrative technique, engravement, engraving, victorian, Arts, Culture

Pleasure Canal Boats, Sketched at the Paddington Basin, 1849

2906751; out of copyright

Sic itur ad astra scilicet, Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, 1681. 1 print : etching. Print shows scene in a bawdy house of pleasure frequented by Father Petre

Het lusthuys van Pater Peters, en de Jesuwijten en Munniken, ontdekt door, Sic itur ad astra, scilicet, [1681?], 1 print (broadside) : etching with letterpress

The pleasures of summer, engraved by Francois Joullain (1697-1778) (engraving)
XIR346691 The pleasures of summer, engraved by Francois Joullain (1697-1778) (engraving) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The pleasures of the countryside (engraving)
XIR346678 The pleasures of the countryside (engraving) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les agrements de la campagne; plaisirs; ); French

2962748; out of copyright

View of Ranelagh (colour engraving)
XCF282048 View of Ranelagh (colour engraving) by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

View of the pond of the Court at Fontainebleau, engraved by Charles Maurand (engraving)
XIR253264 View of the pond of the Court at Fontainebleau, engraved by Charles Maurand (engraving) (b/w photo) by Janet, Ange-Louis (Janet-Lange) (1815-72); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Joys of being a father, c. 1797 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR252984 Joys of being a father, c.1797 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Drunken Silenus, c. 1617-18 (oil on panel)
XIR203214 The Drunken Silenus, c.1617-18 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 205x211 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich, Germany; Flemish, out of copyright

The Hunt Lunch, detail of the diners, 1737 (oil on canvas)
XIR199206 The Hunt Lunch, detail of the diners, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); Louvre, Paris

Vain man, David Bles, C. Schelfhout, 1846

A Game of Horse and Rider, c. 1775-80 (oil on canvas)
XOS1765705 A Game of Horse and Rider, c.1775-80 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 115x87.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: ); French

The Hunt Lunch, 1737 (oil on canvas)
XIR173001 The Hunt Lunch, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Troy, Jean Francois de (1679-1752); 241x170 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

View port of Arakan, Thomas Doesburgh, Coenraet Decker, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, 1685 - 1714

The Five Senses - Taste (oil on canvas)
XIR153978 The Five Senses - Taste (oil on canvas) by Bosse, Abraham (1602-76) (after); 104x137 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tours, France; (add.info.: Les Cinq Sens, Le Gout; ); French, out of copyright

Pleasure boat in a moat, Jan van de Velde (II), 1616

The Game of Bowls (oil on canvas)
XJL109920 The Game of Bowls (oil on canvas) by Bayeu y Subias, Ramon (1746-93); Real Monasterio de El Escorial, El Escorial, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Winter Landscape with Skaters. c. 1608 (oil on panel)
XOS1109225 Winter Landscape with Skaters. c.1608 (oil on panel) by Avercamp, Hendrik (1585-1634); 77.3x131.9 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Ukie wakoku no keiseki shin-yoshiwara nakanochAc no zu, Perspective picture of famous places of Japan: Nakanocho in Shin-Yoshiwara

THE YEOMANRY WEEK AT WEYMOUTH, UK, 1881: 1. Business Before Pleasure: A Toiler of the Sea. 2. Tent-Pegging: " A Take, " He knows the Way to do it. 3

Kew Gardens: The Pagoda and Bridge, Richard Wilson, 1714-1782, British

Black-browed Albatross ( Thalassarche melanophris ) or Mollymawk, ritualized greeting ceremony and courtship display. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Young man lying in tall grass, smiling, sunbathing

View from St. Goarshausen across the Rhine Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Rhine Valley, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Germany, Europe

Paddle steamer on the Elbe River at the Terrassenufer promenade in Dresden, Saxony, Germany, Europe

View from Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, Europe

Burgundy Truffle -Tuber uncinatum-, Switzerland, Europe

THEATRE: STAGE SET, 1664. Set by C. Vigarani for a play performed during the Pleasures of the Enchanted Island (Plaisirs de l Ile Enchantee)

Two elegant couples on party, (B&W)

Young woman a chocolate from box, posing, (B&W), portrait

FRANCE: TOASTING. Illustration by Frank C. Pape from an English edition, 1922, of Anatole Frances La Rotisserie de la Reine Pedauque (first published in 1893)

WOMAN AND VIBRATOR, c1909. A woman demonstrating an electric hand vibrator by applying it to her cheek. Photograph, c1909

Ile De La Cite
The Ile de la Cite on the River Seine in Paris, location of the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, circa 1870. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Advertisement for M&B Mild Beer -- male model (Vincent Charles) posing with a pint glass. 1959

The Lake, Boksburg, South Africa
The Lake, Boksburg - a city on the East Rand of Gauteng province of South Africa. Date: circa 1903

Guinness Clock at Battersea Festival Pleasure Garden
The Guinness Clock at Battersea Festival Pleasure Gardens - one of the famous attractions of the Festival of Britain, London, England. Date: 1951

Kyoto, Japan - Gion (Gion-machi) - Kyotos most famous geisha (pleasure) district. Date: circa 1910s

Kyoto, Japan - Hozu River, Arashiyama
Kyoto, Japan - Pleasure boats moored on the banks of the Hozu River, Arashiyama Date: circa 1910s

The Sweet Waters of Asia Minor, Istanbul, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

The Sweet Waters of Europe, Istanbul, Turkey
The Sweet Waters of Europe - Istanbul, Turkey - a popular resort on the banks of the two streams, the Alibey Suyu and the Kagithane Suyu, which fed the Golden Horn. Date: circa 1910

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"Pleasure: A Journey through Time and Places" Indulge in the vibrant hues of "Ultra-Marine" by William Heath Robinson, where imagination takes flight amidst a world of whimsy. Discover enchantment within the depths of the "Old Woman in the Wood, " as ancient trees whisper secrets to those who dare to listen. Feel your heart race with exhilaration at Blackpool's Pleasure Beach, where laughter echoes against thrilling rides that defy gravity itself. Gaze upon the tranquil boathouse and boats adorning the edge of a reservoir, their presence a testament to centuries-old engineering marvels that once supplied water for West Midlands' bustling canal system. Unveil tales of valiance etched on Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards, capturing moments when courage stood tall against adversity. Sink your toes into golden sands at Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset - nature's invitation to surrender yourself to pure bliss under azure skies. Lose yourself in Lyme Regis' timeless charm; its quaint streets beckon you towards hidden treasures waiting around every corner. Step back in time amidst Lecce province's old town in Puglia, Italy. Marvel at architectural wonders that stand as testaments to human ingenuity across centuries past. Immerse yourself in St. Louis World Fair's Festival Hall and Cascades - an ephemeral wonderland where dreams take shape before your very eyes. Embark on a boating adventure off Cape Town's shores; let each wave carry you closer to serenity while basking beneath South Africa's sun-kissed skies. Let Coleridge's words from Kubla Khan transport you into realms unknown; lose yourself within his poetic tapestry woven with pleasure and mystique. Stand awestruck amid Brussels' Grand Place - witness history unfold before your eyes as this majestic square weaves together stories from ages long gone. Pleasure knows no boundaries, transcending time and place.