Mirth Collection

Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman
FLO4718324 Dentist laughing as he uses pincers to pull a bad tooth from the mouth of an old woman. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration
FLO4718308 Physician laughing as he pulls a patient's tooth with string. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

Historical Geography
5314790 Historical Geography by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. Ireland. It must be rare to meet anywhere such a galaxy of grins as this)

Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back
FLO4718344 Dentist laughing as he uses tongs to hold a hot coal to a man's face to make him jerk back and extract a tooth with string

Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy
FLO4717820 Rustics laughing as they share a bootle of liquor. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) from Human Passions Delineated, John Haywood

Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a
FLO4717802 Two ugly rustic drunks enjoying a jar of moonshine or cheap gin. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin (John Collier) (1708-1786)

A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string
FLO4718312 A physician in a bad wig laughing as he rests his foot on his patient's chin and tries to pull a tooth with string

Uzume, early 19th century. Creator: Chingendo Hidemasa
Uzume, early 19th century

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

A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving)
1047097 A Morning Ride in Athens (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Ride in Athens)

Ode: "Bards of passion and of mirth", 1887. Creator: Will H. Low
Ode: " Bards of passion and of mirth", 1887

Nadie Nos Ha Visto, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)
3112268 Nadie Nos Ha Visto, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 32x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Don Quixote... began to turn the pin (engraving)
979032 Don Quixote... began to turn the pin (engraving) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Don Quixote... began to turn the pin)

Tew & Lea, Comedy Artistes, Hippodrome, Leeds - undoubtedly hold the key to the floodgates of mirth. Date: circa 1912

The Merry Milk Maid, 1733 (engraving)
1195472 The Merry Milk Maid, 1733 (engraving) by Lauron, Marcellus or Marcel (1653-1702); 30.9x19.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Merry Company in an Interior, (oil on panel)
990387 A Merry Company in an Interior, (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 90.1x122.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Company in an Interior. Dirck Hals (1591-1656). Oil on panel

Be Chairful, tis best to be so - Christmas card (chromolitho)
731685 Be Chairful, tis best to be so - Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Be Chairful, tis best to be so - Christmas card)

Mr Eille Norwood (engraving)
3627921 Mr Eille Norwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Eille Norwood. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

A Happy Christmas to You - Christmas card (chromolitho)
731708 A Happy Christmas to You - Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Happy Christmas to You - Christmas card)

Detail from the painting The Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmet IV, 1891 (colour litho)
5234062 Detail from the painting The Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmet IV, 1891 (colour litho) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Merry Company in a Palatial Interior, (oil on panel)
990364 A Merry Company in a Palatial Interior, (oil on panel) by Hals, Dirck (1591-1656); 77.8x135.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Merry Company in a Palatial Interior)

Front cover of A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co. London, c. 1875 (colour litho)
LLM386600 Front cover of A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co. London, c.1875 (colour litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching)
1069131 The Laughing Audience, 1733 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 18.8x16.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, gift of Mrs. Alfred L

Title Page, The Caricature Magazine, or Mirror of Mirth, November 19, 1808

STAGE GESTURE / MIRTH
MIRTH Date: 1807

The March to Finchley, 1745. Artist: Luke Sullivan
The March to Finchley, or A representation of the march of the guards towards Scotland in the year 1745 ; showing the Tottenham Court turnpike at the intersection with Euston Road

France, 1756. Artist: William Hogarth
France, 1756; a scene outside the Duke of Cumberland inn, in England. To the left a grenadier is painting a caricature of the King of France to the amusement of his companions

The Three Graces, (detail), c1636-1638. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
The Three Graces, (detail), c1636-1638. From youngest to oldest: Aglaea (Beauty), Euphrosyne (Mirth), and Thalia (Good Cheer). Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

The Three Graces by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova
Marble sculpture group of the Three Graces by the italian sculptor Antonio Canova (1757-1822). Date: circa 1910s

Miss Fannie Leslie, actress and singer
Miss Fannie Leslie (1856-1935), actress and singer, seen here in the role of Mrs White. circa 1880s

Music cover, Hollywood Nights, Mirth and Melody, William Fox Musical Movietone. 1939

Nicely Thanks
Promotional postcard for Nicely Thanks, a pierrot entertainment. First produced at the Strand Theatre, 26th December 1912 and the Comedy Theatre, 20th January 1913

Two musical clowns on a Christmas card
Two musical clowns shaking hands on a Christmas card -- May Mirth and Music join hands this Christmastide. Date: circa 1890s

Title Page Caricature Magazine Mirror Mirth November 19
Artokoloro

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, And in this sorry plight, I re-enter Athens, and make the best of my way to my hotel, encountering on the way thither, of course, all my most valued acquaintances

Washington, Library of Congress Mural - Muse of Lyric Poetry
Washington DC, USA - Mural - Poetry Series by Henry Oliver Walker (1843-1929). Found in the Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building. The Muse of Lyric Poetry. Date: 1920

A MORNING RIDE IN ATHENS, GREECE, And in this sorry plight, I re-enter Athens, and make the best of my way to my hotel, encountering on the way thither, of course, all my most valued acquaintances

Youthful mirth silhouette Date: 1913

Patent Office Curiosities and Ingenuities
Some Curiosities and Ingenuities of the Patent Office! These include a popelling device, a helmet-mounted gun, a submersible lifesaving apparatus, a cool pipe

Boyton Water Show / Games
Games on the water at Boytons Worlds Water Show at Earls Court, London, including fencing and the mirth- provoking battle of the bladders

Trouser Suit by Worth
My friends looked askance, The first time they saw me in pants. I just hope this crepe de chine ensemble by Worth Doesn t excite their mirth

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"Mirth: A Celebration of Joy and Laughter" In the realm of art, mirth finds its expression in various forms. From the graceful sculptures of "The Three Graces" by Antonio Canova to the lively engravings depicting "A Morning Ride in Athens, " laughter is captured in every stroke. As Will H. Low's 1887 ode suggests, bards have long been inspired by passion and mirth, weaving tales that evoke smiles and chuckles. In Goya's etching & aquatint titled "Nadie Nos Ha Visto, " mischievous humor dances on the edges, inviting us to join in on the secret joke. Don Quixote himself couldn't resist a good laugh as he turned a pin with bewildered amusement, as depicted in an enchanting engraving. And it is often comedy artists like Tew & Lea who hold the key to unlocking our joy at places like Hippodrome, Leeds. From centuries past comes "The Merry Milk Maid, " her infectious laughter echoing through time via an exquisite engraving. Meanwhile, a merry dance unfolds before our eyes in vibrant pastel hues on paper—a reminder that movement can bring forth unbridled glee. Within an interior scene painted with oil on panel lies a merry company indulging in jovial conversations and hearty laughs—an invitation for us to partake in their contagious happiness. And let us not forget the whimsical charm of Christmas cards such as "Be Chairful, tis best to be so" or "A Happy Christmas to You. " These chromolithos radiate warmth and cheer during festive seasons. Even famous personalities like Mr Eille Norwood find themselves immortalized through engravings—his smile captivating generations beyond his time. As we celebrate life's joys together, may these images remind us that mirth knows no boundaries or limitations—it transcends cultures and eras alike. So let us embrace the spirit of mirth, allowing laughter to fill our hearts and souls.