Jovial Collection

In the Days of Dickens by Cecil Aldin
A coach and horses laden with jovial travellers looking very much like the Pickwick Club drive into a village to stop by a handsome looking coaching inn

Black Waiter with Thanksgiving Turkey
A jovial black waiter in America raises aloft the Thanksgiving Turkey on this Greetings card

Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit by Matania
A Dickensian Christmas as imagined by the Italian-born artist, Fortunino Matania, who in his later career concentrated on historical genre subjects

Advertisement for Manns brown ale -- male model constructing a pyramid of bottles. 1959

Irish Drunk Pat and his drinking logic
Tourist - " I say Pat, why do you always take beer and whiskey Mixed?" Pat - " Shure, yer Anner, if oi dhrink beer oi get full before oi m dhrunk

Night and Morning (coloured etching)
STC188361 Night and Morning (coloured etching) by Seymour, Robert (1798-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shortshanks was Seymours shortlived pseudonym)

The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271074 The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b/w photo) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Thessaloniki, Greece - Lemonade Seller Date: circa 1916

Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board)
827464 Queen Isabella of Bavaria, (gouache over traces of pencil on whatman board) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 33.4x30.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Isabella of Bavaria)

Portrait of Christiaan Couwenberg, 1630-1647. Creator: Christiaan Couwenberg
Portrait of Christiaan Couwenberg, 1630-1647. Self-portrait (?)

The Tasting (oil on canvas)
473290 The Tasting (oil on canvas) by Sani, Alessandro (1856-1927); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Bonzo the Policeman - George E. Studdy - Clacton-on-Sea
circa 1920s

Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels
Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Black Diamond Minstrels - Minstrel Troupe comprising Dr White Eyes himself in academic robes and holding a banjo (one eye white, one black), two jovial ladies

Merry Company Before an Inn, 1646 (oil on canvas)
3057910 Merry Company Before an Inn, 1646 (oil on canvas) by Wouwermans or Wouwerman, Philips (1619-68); 53x75 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

An Italian Sailor (oil on canvas)
MAN368388 An Italian Sailor (oil on canvas) by Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925); 77x63.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

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)

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

Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching)
1194918 Gril with Attendant Borzoi, (colour etching) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 57x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; French, out of copyright

Lunch in the ruins of Hunaudaye, 1879 (oil on canvas)
OJ378778 Lunch in the ruins of Hunaudaye, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Goubie, Jean Richard (1842-99); 78.9x116.8 cm; Private Collection; © Ackermann Johnson

La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card)
1764983 La Joie de Vivre (pen, watercolour and bodycolour on card) by Scoppetta, Pietro (1863-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Joie de Vivre. Pietro Scoppetta (1863-1920)

A Good Joke, (oil on canvas)
651054 A Good Joke, (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); 46.3x61.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Good Joke. Louis Charles Moeller (1855-1930). Oil on canvas

Teatime Tales, (oil on canvas)
989854 Teatime Tales, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 99x75.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime Tales. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas)
990346 The Cheerful Democritus, 1746 (oil on canvas) by Coypel, Antoine (1661-1722); 92.4x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cheerful Democritus. Charles Antoine Coypel (1694-1752)

Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper)
659716 Flirtation, 1885 (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour on paper) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 59.7x40.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flirtation. Anders Leonard Zorn (1860-1920)

The Five Senses, (oil on panel)
659404 The Five Senses, (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 78.2x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Five Senses. Jan Lievens the Elder (1607-1774). Oil on panel

Happy Moments; Momenti Felici, (oil on canvas)
658391 Happy Moments; Momenti Felici, (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); 50.1x64.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Moments; Momenti Felici. Pompeo Massani (1850-1920)

The Shared Joke, (oil on board)
651309 The Shared Joke, (oil on board) by Stahl, Friedrich (1863-1940); 22x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shared Joke. Friedrich Stahl (1863-1940). Oil on board

A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c. 1822-28 (watercolour)
828299 A Carnival Scene (with Medicine lampooned) in Bogota, Colombia, c.1822-28 (watercolour) by Desire Roulin, Francois (1796-1874); 19.8x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)
827201 The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 68x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune)

There were three jovial Welshmen (engraving)
3654700 There were three jovial Welshmen (engraving) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: There were three jovial Welshmen)

The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey
696755 The Triumphant Procession of Dionysos, detail of Seilenos riding his donkey. House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Weather Report - Illustrated - Breezy, A green-faced sickly-looking Gent seated by a ships rail is less than happy at the attentions of a rosy-cheeked rotund fellow passenger whos breezy countenance

Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall. A Pickwickian style gentleman weighed down with a generous pile of Christmas gifts. Date: c.1930

Art students at the Royal Academy school
Boisterous male art students pictures at the Royal Academy school, chatting in between lessons

Middle-aged gent with wife and Mother - Jersey
A jovial middle-aged gent (in voluminous trousers!) with his arms around the houlders of his wife and (possibly) his Mother on the beach on Jersey, Channel Islands. Date: circa 1930s

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174110 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Artists Luncheon
NOR61629 The Artists Luncheon by Isabey, Louis Eugene Gabriel (1803-86); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Children at Play, (oil on canvas)
827082 Children at Play, (oil on canvas) by Malmstrom, August (1829-1901); 57.1x87.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at Play. August Malmstrom (1829-1901). Oil on canvas

Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel)
823290 Saint Nicholas, (oil on panel) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 75x62 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicholas. Robert Walter Weir (1803-89). Oil on panel

Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
658579 Im Freien, 1852 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); 26x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Im Freien)

St. Patricks Day (oil on board)
CH443719 St. Patricks Day (oil on board) by Nicol, Erskine (1825-1904); 28x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shamrock, Sir? ); Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

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)

Jolly clown with a white goose. 20th century

Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950331 Plate 353. Support Arms and Arms Port, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.8x26.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Game Chicken, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c. 1890 (colour litho)
LLM405124 The Game Chicken, illustration from Character Sketches from Charles Dickens, c.1890 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

David Copperfield and the Friendly Waiter, illustration for
IL193493 David Copperfield and the Friendly Waiter, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping

Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho)
473356 Sir Henry Wood, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Joseph Wood (1869-1944)

Plaque depicting two monks testing food within a black border, Florence
473292 Plaque depicting two monks testing food within a black border, Florence, early 20th century (pietra dura) by Montelatici

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"Jovial: A Celebration of Life's Delights" Step into the enchanting world of Charles Dickens with "In the Days of Dickens by Cecil Aldin, " where characters come to life in vivid illustrations. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere as a black waiter proudly presents a Thanksgiving turkey, evoking feelings of warmth and gratitude. Experience the true essence of Christmas through Matania's masterpiece, "Great Expectations: The Dickens Christmas Spirit. " Let the spirit of generosity and joy fill your heart as you witness scenes that capture the magic and wonder of this beloved holiday. Indulge in Manns brown ale, an advertisement that promises merriment and cheer. Raise a glass to good times shared with friends, reminiscent of lively gatherings depicted in "Night and Morning (coloured etching)" or "The Brilliants, 1801 (litho) (b / w photo). " These images transport us back to an era when laughter echoed through taverns and camaraderie flourished. Explore different cultures' joviality; join Irish Drunk Pat on his humorous drinking logic journey or encounter Thessaloniki's Lemonade Seller radiating vibrant energy amidst Greece's bustling streets. Witness diverse expressions of happiness that transcend borders. Marvel at artistic masterpieces like "In the Camp of Amalekites, 1888 (oil on canvas)" or "Merry Company Before an Inn, 1646 (oil on canvas), " which depict moments filled with revelry and jubilation. Allow these paintings to ignite your own joie de vivre as you embrace life's pleasures. Finally, let us not forget An Italian Sailor captured on canvas - his infectious smile reflecting a carefree spirit that reminds us to savor every moment. And what better way to celebrate than through The Tasting? Indulge your senses as flavors dance upon your palate while surrounded by loved ones who share in this delightful experience.