Grimace Collection (page 5)

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Scene from the Drama "Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu", dated 1769. Creator: Shunsho
Scene from the Drama "Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu", dated 1769

Ichikawa Danzo IV in the Role of a Samurai, ca. 1785. Creator: Shunsho
Ichikawa Danzo IV in the Role of a Samurai, ca. 1785

The actor Nakamura Nakazo as a rokuju-rokubu (pilgrim to Buddhist temple), ca. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Nakamura Nakazo as a rokuju-rokubu (pilgrim to Buddhist temple), ca. 1780

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kan Shojo, ca. 1780. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo in the Role of Kan Shojo, ca. 1780

The Third Ichikawa Danzo as a Samurai Dressed in a Ceremonial Kamishimo, 1769 or 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Third Ichikawa Danzo as a Samurai Dressed in a Ceremonial Kamishimo, 1769 or 1770

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III Holding a Red Fan, 1794. Creator: Katsukawa Shun ei
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo III Holding a Red Fan, 1794

The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Outlaw, ca. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Nakamura Sukegoro as an Outlaw, ca. 1771

The Third Otani Hiroemon as an Otokodate Seated Upon an Inverted Tub, 1768 or 1769. Creators: Shunsho, Otani Hiroemon
The Third Otani Hiroemon as an Otokodate Seated Upon an Inverted Tub, 1768 or 1769

The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai, ca. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The First Nakamura Nakazo as a Samurai, ca. 1770

The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Court Noble (Kuge), 1773? Creator: Shunsho
The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Court Noble (Kuge), 1773?

The Second Sakata Hangoro as a Daimyo Attired in a Kamishimo, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Sakata Hangoro as a Daimyo Attired in a Kamishimo, 1770

Robbie Williams makes a face to the audience at his concert at the SECC Glasgow February 1999

Rock star Ozzy Osbourne at home for Matthew Wright interview. 1998

Barbara Windsor Actress Carry On Films after the set up fro m the directors of Carry On Emmanuel © Mirrorpix

Craig Ferguson with Gerard Kelly July 1994

Michael Elphick actor sitting on motorbike holding cup of tea

Actor Tommy Steel actor December 1958

Dorothy Provine actress June 1962

James Garner actor at wheel of racing car 1969

Bruce Battersby Actor July 1997 in his character role as Bruce Jones in the Television Programme Coronation Street

Barbara Windsor Actress Carry On Films A©Mirrorpix
Barbara Windsor Actress Carry On Films © Mirrorpix

Tony Blair Labour leader during interview in February 1995

Robbie Williams makes a face to the audience at his concert at the SECC Glasgow February 1999

John Major MP Conservative Prime Minister and former Prime Minister Baroness Margaret Thatcher during their visit to redeveloped land in Teesside April 1997

Tony Blair with Andy Slaughter in Uxbridge 26 July 1997, on the By Election Campaign Trail in Uxbridge

Buddhist and Hindu masks, Ubud, central Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Tunisia, Carthage, Terracotta mask representing a male face grimacing, from Punic civilization
Punic civilization - Tunisia - Carthage - 4th century b.C. - Terracotta mask representing a male face making a grimace

PUERTO RICO: HEALTH CENTER. A doctor administering an anti-malarial injection in a Puerto Rico Resettlement Administration health center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Edwin Rosskam, 1938

Perseverance: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Perseverance - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. ~ Samuel Johnson

Determination: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Determination - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a mans determination. ~ Tommy Lasorda

Les Grimaces, c. 1823 (lithograph)
XJF872699 Les Grimaces, c.1823 (lithograph) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; (add.info.: The man with the handsomely contorted expression in the upper left is Boilly himself)

The Surgeon, 1524 (engraving)
XJF869689 The Surgeon, 1524 (engraving) by Leyden, Lucas van (c.1494-1533); Private Collection; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Inv. 5211-75 Fawkener Recto (W. 92) Kneeling man (drawing)
BAL69140 Inv. 5211-75 Fawkener Recto (W.92) Kneeling man (drawing) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (after); British Museum, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Giant, sketch for the fresco of the Fall of the Giants, Palazzo del Te, Mantua, 1531 / 32
XAM66735 Giant, sketch for the fresco of the Fall of the Giants, Palazzo del Te, Mantua, 1531/32 (pen and wash) (see also 78483) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); Private Collection; Italian

The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas)
XIR533 The Madhouse, 1812-15 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 45x72 cm; Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Study of a man shouting (charcoal on paper)
XIR80147 Study of a man shouting (charcoal on paper) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Tete Virile Hurlante)

Series Croquis d expressions, the bump, plate 26, illustration
XIR287296 Series Croquis d expressions, the bump, plate 26, illustration from Le Charivari, 4th September 1838 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 19.3x25.8 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale

La Potion, Draught, from Galerie physionomique, plate 2 from Le Charivari
XIR287283 La Potion, Draught, from Galerie physionomique, plate 2 from Le Charivari, 19th November 1836 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 23.7x22.6 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Eleven grotesque faces from Les Contes Drolatiques by Honore de Balzac
XIR220414 Eleven grotesque faces from Les Contes Drolatiques by Honore de Balzac (1799-1850) engraved by Predhomme (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Boy, 5, making a grimace

Halloween pumpkin with carved face

Young businessman with headache, (B&W), close-up

Pulling a ridiculous expression
A German man pulls a ridiculous, daft, absurd and frankly rather manic facial expression! Date: circa 1910s

Picture No. 10761864
Black Rhinoceros / Hook-lipped Rhinoceros - bull does the flehmen which is the typical grimace of many male mammals when they capture the scent of a female (Diceros bicornis) Date:

Test your Strength
A man tests his punch at a fairground sideshow, while some impressed onlookers gather round to watch. Date: 1950s

Storm in a teacup, conceptual artwork

Depression, conceptual artwork. Dark cloud over the head of a grimacing human figure, representing the mental condition known as depression

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"Grimace: A Multifaceted Expression of Emotion and Character" In the world of wrestling, Shirley Crabtree, famously known as Big Daddy, showcased his larger-than-life persona alongside fellow British wrestler Martin Ruane. Their intense grimaces conveyed both power and determination in the ring. Meanwhile, a brown capuchin monkey displayed submissive behavior through its own unique grimace while held captive in Peru. This expression revealed vulnerability and deference to its surroundings. The art world also captured the essence through various mediums. An 1864 etching titled "Bobalicon (Silly Idiot)" depicted an individual's foolishness with a comical facial contortion. Actress Anne Heywood embraced her role in the film "Floods of Fear" by learning to swim, her face often reflecting a mixture of fear and determination as she conquered new challenges underwater. An actor's portrayal can be enhanced by their ability to convey emotions through facial expressions. In a color woodblock print titled "Actor - Design for a Fan, " we witness how even subtle variations in they can add depth to their performance. Moving into the realm of music, American singer Sammy Davis Jr. , seen backstage with actor Rod Steiger after his performance, wore a mischievous grin that hinted at shared secrets or inside jokes between them. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath was often seen holding a bottle of whiskey while wearing an enigmatic grimace. His expression could either signify rebellion or perhaps hide deeper emotions beneath his rockstar façade. Patsy Kensit, known for her talents as both singer and actress, shared an intimate moment with Paul Rutherford where their smiles seemed to reflect genuine joy and camaraderie during July 1986. Britt Ekland indulged in cigars alongside Poulet Tu and June Ritchie back in 1966; their smoky grins exuded sophistication mixed with a hint of rebellion, challenging societal norms.