Joie Collection
"Joie: A Celebration of Life in Art" Step into the private lounge "At the dead rat, " where a vibrant scene unfolds on canvas
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"Joie: A Celebration of Life in Art" Step into the private lounge "At the dead rat, " where a vibrant scene unfolds on canvas. In 1899, an oil painting captures the essence of joy, as laughter and merriment fill the air. Travel to Happy Island, a fabled place depicted in a wallpaper painting by Paul Albert Besnard in 1900. Boats join guests at a banquet on lush grass, creating a picturesque scene that exudes pure bliss. Experience the euphoria of Celebrating the End of Prohibition in Chicago, 1933. A black and white photograph immortalizes this historic moment when people rejoiced with raised glasses and wide smiles. Meet twin sisters Jennifer and Christine Wells at London Zoo on December 10th, 1956. Through a timeless black and white photo, their radiant faces reflect sheer delight as they encounter fascinating creatures. Witness The emancipation of slaves on a West Indian plantation during the early 19th century. This c1895 depiction portrays jubilant men and women embracing newfound freedom with immense happiness shining through their eyes. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's masterpiece "Reine de Joie" from 1892 showcases an enchanting world filled with vivacity and joie de vivre. The French painter captures moments brimming with pleasure that transport viewers to another time. Delve into Russian customs during Feast of Saints Peter and Paul in 1882. Peasants gather at Vas li Nogar cemetery to take tea from graves while dancing, playing music or singing—a unique celebration steeped in joyous traditions. Enter Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries through Louis Edmond Duranty's lithography from Paris in 1863. Polichinelle et la mere Gigogne come alive onstage, bringing laughter to all who witness their playful antics.