High Spirits Collection

A miner crucified by his comrades (colour litho)
2782431 A miner crucified by his comrades (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A miner crucified by his comrades after a drinking session at Avella)

After Mess (colour litho)
3626834 After Mess (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After Mess. Illustration for Harpers Pictorial Library of the World War)

End of term in college dormitory (b / w photo)
3620760 End of term in college dormitory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of term in college dormitory)

End of year carnival procession of the students of the Saint-Cyr military college (colour litho)
2818529 End of year carnival procession of the students of the Saint-Cyr military college (colour litho) by French School

Tom, Tom, the Pipers Son (colour litho)
3101459 Tom, Tom, the Pipers Son (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom, Tom, the Pipers Son)

Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette, Paris (b / w photo)
3101226 Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette, Paris (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancing at the Moulin de la Galette, Paris)

Polish Peasant Wedding (colour litho)
3621750 Polish Peasant Wedding (colour litho) by Wodzinowsky, Wincenty (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polish Peasant Wedding)

Ice Carnival (colour litho)
3621740 Ice Carnival (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice Carnival. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten - nach Gemalden und)

Boys on board the Royal Navy training ship HMS Stork trying their Christmas pudding mixture (b / w photo)
6001942 Boys on board the Royal Navy training ship HMS Stork trying their Christmas pudding mixture (b/w photo) by English Photographer

End of class (engraving)
5207277 End of class (engraving) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of class. Illustration for Le Petit Francais Illustre)

Burning of obsolete pianos (colour litho)
2795844 Burning of obsolete pianos (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of obsolete pianos. Autodafe de pianos)

Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy (chromolitho)
2782705 Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mardi Gras celebrations in Trento, Italy)

Expedition to Testaccio, near Rome, in a caratella, c. 1830 (colour litho)
CHT225255 Expedition to Testaccio, near Rome, in a caratella, c.1830 (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Italian

Parisians returning from the countryside by train (engraving)
6001366 Parisians returning from the countryside by train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisians returning from the countryside by train)

An Ascent of Ben Macdhui (engraving)
1044154 An Ascent of Ben Macdhui (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Ben Macdhui)

Costermongers in high spirits (b / w photo)
3637326 Costermongers in high spirits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costermongers in high spirits)

A good-natured queue outside the doors of the London Hippodrome (litho)
3627035 A good-natured queue outside the doors of the London Hippodrome (litho) by Underwood, Clarence F. (1871-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Members of the Basaoche, a guild of law clerks, celebrating a festival on the streets of a medieval French town
6029340 Members of the Basaoche, a guild of law clerks, celebrating a festival on the streets of a medieval French town (engraving) by French School

A shipyard worker seen here enjoying a whisky chaser and a pint after knocking off work for the weekend. September 1956

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"High Spirits: Celebrating Life's Vibrant Moments" A miner crucified by his comrades (colour litho): In the depths of the mine, camaraderie shines through as miners find solace in each other's company, lifting their spirits amidst challenging times. After Mess (colour litho): Laughter fills the air as soldiers gather after a meal, sharing stories and jokes that bring joy to their hearts and strengthen their bonds. End of term in college dormitory (b/w photo): Dormitories buzz with excitement as students bid farewell to another semester, relishing in newfound freedom and cherishing memories made within these walls. End of year carnival procession of the students of Saint-Cyr military college (colour litho): With pride and exuberance, young cadets march through the streets during a grand parade, showcasing their achievements while embracing the spirit of unity and accomplishment. Tom, Tom, the Pipers Son (colour litho): The lively tune from bagpipes echoes through cobblestone streets as merry revelers dance along with infectious enthusiasm, casting aside worries for a momentary escape into pure bliss. Dancing at Moulin de la Galette, Paris (b/w photo): Couples twirl gracefully under twinkling lights at this iconic Parisian venue; here joy knows no bounds as carefree souls surrender themselves to music's enchantment. Polish Peasant Wedding (colour litho): Vibrant colors adorn traditional attire while laughter fills rustic surroundings; love is celebrated with unbridled merriment as families come together to honor union and heritage. Ice Carnival (colour litho): Amidst frozen landscapes transformed into winter wonderlands lies an icy spectacle where skaters glide effortlessly on shimmering surfaces - a testament to resilience against nature’s chill that brings warmth to spectators' hearts Boys on board Royal Navy training ship HMS Stork trying their Christmas pudding mixture (b/w photo).