Expressing Positivity Collection

Father Christmas and his List
Vintage colour lithograph from 1898 showing Father Christmas and his List of Good Children

The ninth heaven
" The ninth heaven, a scene from Dantes paradiso. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

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Portrait of Marie Louise of Austria, Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla
Unknown painter (19th century), Portrait of Marie Louise of Austria (Vienna, 1791 - Parma, 1847), Duchess of Parma, Piacenza and Guastalla (1817-1847)

France, Lourdes, Portrait of Saint Bernadette Soubirous
France - 19thy century. Portrait of Bernadette Soubirous (Lourdes, 1844 - Nevers, 1879), French religious canonized as a Saint

France, Lyon, Vanity, Woman at the mirror painting
Nicolas Regnier (ca, 1590-1667), Vanity (Woman at the Mirror)

France, Rheims, Portrait of Jean de la Fontaine
France - 17th century. Portrait of Jean de la Fontaine (Chateau-Thierry, 1621 - Paris, 1695), French fabulist and poet

The North-West Passage
Vintage engraving from 1879 after the painting by John Everett Millais. An old sea captain planning to sail the North-West Passage

Manon Lescaut - Young couple in love
Illustration from the story Manon Lescaut by Abbe Prevost. Set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century, the story follows the hero, the Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon Lescaut

Pig squealing

Mid adult man gesturing, portrait

France, Versailles, Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert
Claude Lefebvre (1637-1675), Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Colbert (Reims, 1619 - Paris, 1683), French politician and economist

Italy, Rome, Portrait of Pope Clement X (Emilio Bonaventura Altieri)
Giovanni Battista Gaulli (also known as Il Baciccia or Baciccio, 1639-1709), Portrait of Pope Clement X (Emilio Bonaventura Altieri, Rome, 1590-1676), Pope (1670-1676)

Germany, Portrait of Pauline de Ahna
Germany - 19th century. Portrait of Pauline de Ahna (Ingolstadt, 1863 - Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 1950), German Soprano and wife of Richard Strauss

France, Chantilly, The Oyster Lunch (Le Dejeuner d Huitres)
Jean-FranA

Italy, Naples, Saint Joseph and a Devotee
Correggio (also Antonio da Correggio or Antonio Allegri, 1489-1534), Saint Joseph and a Devotee

Italy, Rome, Portrait of Pope Urban VIII (Matteo Barberini)
Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680), Portrait of Pope Urban VIII (Matteo Barberini, Florence, 1568 - Rome, 1644), Pope (1623-1644)

Italy, Cremona, The Coronation of the Virgin and Christ
Bonifacio Bembo (1420-1480), The Coronation of the Virgin and Christ

Tahiti, Two Tahitian women
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), Two Tahitian Women, 1899, oil on canvas

France, Paris, Reading Bible
Gerard Dou (1613-1675), Reading the Bible

Multi-coloured chocolates arranged in circle

France, Paris, Cripple
Jusepe de Ribera (Lo Spagnoletto, 1591-1652), The Cripple, 1642

Italy, Turin, Popular Flemish ceremony, close-up
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (ca. 1525-1569), Popular Flemish Ceremony. Detail

Italy, Naples, Portrait of Royal Family of Naples, Ferdinand IV of Two Sicilies
Maria Anna Angelika Katharina Kauffmann (1741-1807), Portrait of the Royal Family of Naples. Ferdinand IV of the Two Sicilies (Naples)

France, Versailles, The Duchess of Berry Introducing the Duke of Bordeaux to the Onlookers
Charles Lafond (1774-1835), The Duchess of Berry Introducing the Duke of Bordeaux to the Onlookers, 1821

Coffee shop
Unknown painter (18th century), The Coffee Shop

France, Versailles, Portrait of King Louis XV of France
Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659-1743), Portrait of Louis XV of France (Versailles, 1710-1774), King of France (1715-1774), in 1715

Hungary, Budapest, Study of Music
Hungary - 18th century. The Study of Music, ca. 1790

USA, Los Angeles, Scene from Tannhauser
Henry Fantin-Latour (1836-1904), Scene from Tannhauser, 1864

Italy, Rome, Pope Urban VIII Receiving the Principality of Palestrina from the hands of Francesco Colonna
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Italy, Milan, Portrait of Giuseppe Verdi and Alessandro Manzoni on the occasion of the Messa da Requiem dedicated
Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and Alessandro Manzoni (Milano 1785-1873), Italian novelist and poet. Engraving on the occasion of the Messa da Requiem dedicated from Verdi to Manzoni

France, Chalon-sur-Saone, Portrait of Dominique Vivant, Baron de Denon
Robert Lefevre (1755-1830), Portrait of Dominique Vivant, Baron de Denon (Givry, 1747 - Paris, 1825), French writer and archaelogist, founder of Egyptology, 1809

France, Rheims, Voltaire Welcoming Franklin and his nephew
Achille Deveria (1800-1857), Voltaire (1694-1778) Welcoming Franklin (1706-1790) and his Nephew, 1826

UK, London, The education of Cupid
Correggio (also Antonio da Correggio or Antonio Allegri, 1489-1534), The Education of Cupid

Italy, Florence, Portrait of a Veiled woman
Raffaello Sanzio (1483-1520), Portrait of a Veiled Woman, ca. 1516

Italy, The Three Friends
Daniele Ranzoni (1843-1889), The Three Friends

France, Nantes, author offers book to Queen Anne of Brittany, surrounded by her lady-companions
Miniatures - France - 16th century. Antoine du Four, The Lives of Famous Women. The author offers his book to Queen Anne of Brittany, surrounded by her lady-companions. Ca.1505

Italy, Siena, Madonna with angels and saints
Pietro Lorenzetti (also known as Pietro Laurati, ca. 1280-1348), Madonna with Angels and Saints

Italy, Florence, Madonna and child with angels and Cherubs
Correggio (also Antonio da Correggio or Antonio Allegri, 1489-1534), Madonna and Child with Angels and Cherubs

France, Lyon, The grain of wheat
Louis Janmot (1814-1892), The Grain of Wheat

France, Lyon, Hagar Introduced to Abraham
Victor Orsel (1795-1850), Hagar Introduced to Abraham, oil on canvas

USA, New York, Four Saints
Correggio (also Antonio da Correggio or Antonio Allegri, 1489-1534), Four Saints

Italy, Capri, Concert at the Lazzaris house
Concerto in Casa Lazzeri. Painting by Girolamo Martinelli, 2nd half of the 17th century

UK, London, Portrait of Henry Purcell
J. Clasterman, Portrait of Henry Purcell (London, 1659-1695), English composer, 1695

France, Paris, Portrait of Gentleman
Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), Portrait of a Gentleman

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Expressing Positivity: A Journey Through Art and Emotion In the enchanting world of art, positivity finds its voice through various forms and expressions. Just like Father Christmas meticulously checking his list, we too can curate our thoughts to spread joy and optimism. As we ascend to the ninth heaven of happiness, let us reflect upon "Vanity, " where a woman gazes at herself in the mirror with self-acceptance and love. It reminds us that embracing our true selves is key to radiating positivity. A simple thumbs up can speak volumes about spreading good vibes. Like The North-West Passage, let's navigate through life's challenges with a positive mindset, conquering obstacles along the way. Love knows no boundaries; just like Manon Lescaut - a young couple deeply in love - let us celebrate affection and compassion towards one another. Their story teaches us that expressing love brings boundless happiness. Amidst all this cheerfulness, even a pig squealing can bring laughter and delight. Let's not forget to find joy in the simplest things around us. A mid-adult man gesturing confidently in his portrait signifies empowerment – an embodiment through self-assurance. We should strive for such confidence as it inspires others around us. For those who appreciate nostalgia, being a retrofile allows you to relish moments from yesteryears while cherishing present-day blessings simultaneously – an exquisite blend of gratitude and contentment. A studio portrait captures a young woman smiling radiantly – her genuine expression reflecting inner bliss. May we remember that smiles are contagious; by sharing them freely, we uplift spirits wherever we go. Traveling back in time to France's Versailles reveals Jean-Baptiste Colbert's portrait – an influential figure whose legacy echoes prosperity and progressiveness. His story encourages us to contribute positively towards society for collective growth. Lastly, Pope Clement X (Emilio Bonaventura Altieri) reminds us of the power of faith and spirituality.