Delights Collection

The Garden of Earthly Delights. Left side of the central pan
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Left side of the central panel

Venice - 1930s brochure cover
Front cover of a brochure advertising the delights of Venice in 1935. A stylishly dressed man and woman sit in a gondola. Some golf clubs can be seen as part of their luggage behind them. Date: 1935

Aragon Ballroom, Chicago
The Aragon Ballroom, Lawrence near Broadway, Chicago, called The Ballroom of a Thousand Delights Date: 1920s

The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1500-1505, by Hieronymus
Hieronymus Bosch (c.1450-1516). Dutch painter. The Garden of Earthly Delights, 1500-1505, Triptych. Detail of a left panel depicting a cat with a mouse in his mouth. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Garden of Earthly Delights. Central panel of the triptyc
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Central panel of the triptych

The little Garden of Paradise. Artist: Upper Rhenish Master (active c. 1410-1420)
The little Garden of Paradise. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

New-fangled telephone, 1878
3479308 New-fangled telephone, 1878; (add.info.: The delights of the new-fangled telephone. Dated 16th March 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving)
528000 Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Man on left is holding a hurdy-gurdy, also known as the peasant lyre. Man in the center is playing bagpipes)

The Garden of Earthly Delights, c. 1500. Creator: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)
The Garden of Earthly Delights, c. 1500. Private Collection

Animals in a Paradise Landscape, 1623. Creator: Savery, Roelant (1576-1639)
Animals in a Paradise Landscape, 1623. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Verviers

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn
An image from an advertisement for Nell Gwynn'. Delights of dining by candlelight Dining by Nell Gwynn candlelight is the vogue. Date: circa 1929

Government Surveying in New Zealand (engraving)
1594679 Government Surveying in New Zealand (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government Surveying in New Zealand)

A feature about the delights of Biskra, Algeria, 1925 - a desert oasis in the Sahara Date: 1925

Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Malmaison, 1804
Fashionable women enjoying the delights of Chateau de Malmaison. A saunter through the park in 1804. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

Fashionable man at the Passage du Perron, Palais Royal, 1802
Fashionable gentleman in front of the entrance to the Passage du Perron, Palais Royal. He wears a hat, cravat, coat, waistcoat breeches and boots. The Perron of the Palais Royal, Paris, 1802

Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo)
727521 Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses, Stratford-on-Avon (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guild Chapel, Grammar School, and Alms Houses)

Douce Permission, 1914-18 (colour litho)
CHT293213 Douce Permission, 1914-18 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: postcard depicting the sweetness of leave during the First World War;)

The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving)
1040465 The Delights of the Captive Balloon, a Reply to a Recent Suggestion (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delights of the Captive Balloon)

Looking unto Jesus (engraving)
2800233 Looking unto Jesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Looking unto Jesus)

The Delights of the Malmaison, a saunter through the park in 1804 (colour litho)
2794420 The Delights of the Malmaison, a saunter through the park in 1804 (colour litho) by Courboin, Francois (1865-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Delights of the Malmaison)

A Little Music or The Delights of Harmony, engraved by William Brocas
1763987 A Little Music or The Delights of Harmony, engraved by William Brocas, printed in London by J. Sidebotham, 1810 (etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); The Geffrye Museum of the Home

The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving)
1055814 The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Art in the Far East)

After the Fall of Omdurman, enjoying the Delights of Freedom (litho)
1063856 After the Fall of Omdurman, enjoying the Delights of Freedom (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Fall of Omdurman)

READING A ROAD MAP
To the adventurous schoolboy there is high romance in following the line of a road, even on paper and the mature motorist delights in following the route correctly. Date: 1940s

VAUXHALL GARDENS / SMITH
People enjoying the delights of Vauxhall Gardens. Date: Circa 1750

Paradise Landscape with Animals. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Paradise Landscape with Animals. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Garden of Earthly Delights (Central panel), c. 1500. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Garden of Earthly Delights (Central panel), c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Garden of Earthly Delights (Detail of the centre panel), c. 1500. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus (c. 1450-1516)
The Garden of Earthly Delights (Detail of the centre panel), c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Versailles / Greed Revenge
Greed, revenge and other devils gloat over the Treaty of Versailles. Date: 1919

The Garden of Earthly Delights. Right panel of the triptych
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Right panel of the triptych

Packed Margate Beach
A very crowded beach scene at Margate, packed with British families enjoying the sun on deckchairs and donkeys, with the delights of Dreamland in the background

Garden Delights Hortus Deliciarum
Garden of Delights ( Hortus Deliciarum )

Paradise Delights Norfolk perhaps written East Anglia
The Paradise of All Delights; Norfolk perhaps (written), East Anglia, England; about 1480-1490; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 11.9 × 17 cm (4 11, 16 × 6 11, 16 in.)

Tahitian Series Land Delights Paul Gauguin French
Tahitian Series: Land of Delights. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903). Woodcut

Natural Moments Photography; Jack Russell Terrier On Pogostick

Tabby Cat

The Garden of Earthly Delights
Bosch, Hieronymus Van Aeken, called (1450-1516). The Garden of Earthly Delights. Central panel of the triptych

Swedish Pogo Sticks 1922
Swedish children discover the delights of pogo-sticking, already a favourite in France, England the USA

Avenue of Delights, Valparaiso, Chile, South America
Avenue of Delights (Avenida Delicias), Valparaiso, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1908

The Black Bottom
Two young things demonstrate the Black Bottom for their elders, with immense enthusiasm and a display of leg which both shocks and delights the male spectators. Date: 1927

Boys & Gramophone
THE LAUGHING CHORUS the gramophone delights man and boys alike 1911

Advertisement for Lucerna Swiss double milk chocolate - delights the whole world. Date: early 20th century

The Boat, Erbistock, Cheshire / Wales border
The Boat, Erbistock, Cheshire/Wales border in 1907, enjoying the delights of a riverside pub by the Dee - something you can still do at the same pub today! Date: 1907

The Tatler front cover, London Season Number - old school ti
Front cover of The Tatler, heralding in the London Season for 1959 and featuring a selection of old school ties from notable public schools, asking the question, Can you spot an escort by his tie

Source Size = 3807 x 2544
The War in Egypt: Following the Army: the Delights of War Correspondence

Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR345963 Luxury, 1557 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); Bibliotheque Royale de Belgique, Brussels, Belgium; (add.info.: La Luxure; Brueghel; ); Flemish

Lust, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, unknown, 1558

Venus, c. 1464 (engraving)
XJF1127537 Venus, c.1464 (engraving) by Baldini, Baccio (c.1436-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus rides a chariot across the sky, drawn by two doves)

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"Exploring the Multifaceted Delights: From Hieronymus Bosch to Nell Gwynn" Step into a world of enchantment and indulgence as we delve into an array that have captivated hearts throughout history. Let us embark on a journey through time, beginning with the left side of the central pan in "The Garden of Earthly Delights. " This mesmerizing masterpiece by Hieronymus Bosch unveils a surreal realm where pleasure intertwines with temptation. Transporting ourselves to Venice in the 1930s, we uncover a vibrant brochure cover showcasing the city's allure. The gondolas gliding along picturesque canals beckon visitors to immerse themselves in Venetian delights, both cultural and culinary. Next, our path leads us to Chicago's Aragon Ballroom, where swinging melodies and graceful dancers once filled the air. This iconic venue became synonymous with joyous celebrations and unforgettable nights brimming with delight. Venturing further back in time, we encounter "The Little Garden of Paradise, " crafted by an enigmatic Upper Rhenish Master during the early 15th century. Within this intricate artwork lies a miniature paradise teeming with heavenly pleasures awaiting discovery. Turning our attention towards theater, an advertisement for Nell Gwynn captures her captivating charm on stage. Known for her wit and beauty, she enchanted audiences while embodying alluring delights that transcended mere entertainment. Greed and revenge take center stage at Versailles—an opulent palace dripping with decadence—where power-hungry monarchs reveled in their insatiable desires. Herein lies a cautionary tale reminding us that unchecked indulgence may lead down treacherous paths. Shifting gears across continents, government surveying in New Zealand unfolds before our eyes through an engraving capturing meticulous cartographic work. Even amidst technical endeavors lie hidden delights—the satisfaction derived from unraveling nature's secrets.