Laughing Collection (page 6)

The Madonna with the Laughing Child, 1928. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
The Madonna with the Laughing Child, 1928. From The Mind of Leonardo Da Vinci, by Edward McCurdy. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1928]

Joe E. Brown (1892-1973), American actor and comedian, 20th century. In 1902, at the age of 10, Brown joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvellous Astons which toured the country

Canadian Winter Sports: A Jolly Trio, Grenadier Pond, Toronto, Canada, 20th Century

Stone statues at Otagi Nenbutsu ji Temple, Arashiyama Sagano area, Kyoto, Japan

Happy Moments
Treechild

Open Hearts
Treechild

Rafael Kos

Happy children
Andrea Nero

"The hearts of Yenan girls turn towards Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural
RDA78541 "The hearts of Yenan girls turn towards Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Seventies, black and white photo, kermess, people on a chairoplane Siebziger Jahre, Schwarzweissfoto, Kirmes, Menschen auf einem Kettenkarussell, Seventies, black and white photo, kermess

Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting)
7432244 Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 20x22 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

Blue and white incense burner painted with Budai and playing boys, Chongzheng, 1630-44 (porcelain)
PFR205940 Blue and white incense burner painted with Budai and playing boys, Chongzheng, 1630-44 (porcelain) by Chinese School (17th century); height:17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tasting (oil on canvas)
473290 The Tasting (oil on canvas) by Sani, Alessandro (1856-1927); 51.4x61.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Circus poster, Clyde Beatty Cole Bros, USA, the Worlds Largest Circus. 20th century

Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho)
CHT468173 Caricatures of the Salon des Refuses of 1864 (litho) by Darjoy, Alfred (1832-74); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Faun (marble)
SNM116088 The Faun (marble) by Sergel, Johan Tobias (1740-1814); 45x84 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; eSwedish National Art Museum; Swedish, out of copyright

Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho)
5197260 Reply of the Zaporozhian Cossacks to Sultan Mehmed IV of the Ottoman Empire (colour litho) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Cleese and Sarah Badel at Taming of the Shrew photocall - June 1980

Sir Alex Ferguson in Turin - 19 / 04 / 1999
Sir Alex Ferguson in Turin - 19/04/1999

Russian Bomber crew. June 1942

Womens Land Army Girls, womans work is never done, especially when a girl needs a stitch in the seat of her pants, its her number one priority, October 1943

Toyah Willcox, British Singer, pictured at home, January 1996

Actor Dustin Hoffman with actress Meryl Streep who star together in the film " Kramer vs Kramer". Picture taken at The Dorchester Hotel in London. Picture taken 15th March 1980

Snooker player Steve Davis letting his hair down wearing a straw hat and having a beer. 8th June 1981

Snooker player Steve Davis having beer with a fan. 8th June 1981

Glasgow Govan By-Election 1988 was held on 10th November 1988, caused by the resignation of Bruce Millan as Member of Parliament for the constituency following his appointment as a European

Members of the Wakefield rugby league team look pleased as they watch the rain lash down at Wembley the day before their match against Hull in the Challenge Cup Final. 13th May 1960

Female workers of the Tate and Lyle sugar refinery in Liverpool make their way to the staff canteen to consider action to offset the threat to the sugar factory

Schoolchildren at Ellergreen Comprehensive School, Norris Green, Liverpool, 5th April 1980. Pictured, left to right, Sarah Pickstock, Gail Woodward, Alison Miller, Stephen Nickson, Paula Walsh

Lloyd George laughing heartily over a joke with the Chaired Bard (next him on right), Mr. Cledlyn Davies, the principal prizewinner at the Welsh Eisteddfod. On the extreime right is Mrs. Davies

From left to right, Ludovic Kennedy, Moira Shearer (married to Ludovic Kennedy) and Frank Lawton, at an actors Pool of Industry meeting at Forbes House. 3rd January 1955

Albert Sayers who runs the fruit and veg stall on Northumberland Street, Newcastle. 16th May 1996

Reading Rock Festival 1980, the 20th National Rock Festival, taking place 22nd to 24th August, at Richfield Avenue, Reading, Pictures Friday 22nd August 1980

A new W. A. T. S. recruit at the Cowshot Manor Camp Brookwood
A new W.A.T.S. recruit at the Cowshot Manor Camp Brookwood, Surrey polishing her tunic buttons before an inspection by Sir Malcolm Fraser and Lord Ashcombe. August 1939

A young boy having fun chasing pigeons, Liverpool. 13th April 1984

Singer Vince Hill seen here playing on the beach at Brighton with TV presenter Anne Noghtingale. 25th May 1965

Halls Brewery Off Licence Burton Ales & Stout in Bucknell Oxford The village does not have a pub so locals have to purchase their beer at the off licence, but must not drink it on the premises

Clothes Show, presenters Jeff Banks and Selena Scott with Suzanne Baxter wearing a catsuit, The Paviliions shopping centre, Birmingham 7th September 1989

A glimpse of the past, during the alnwick costume Fair, as local tradesman Adrian Ions, in the part of a footpad, gets the treatment in the stocks as he has his beard shaved for his sins on 5th July

Muhammad Ali meets Bjorn Borg the reigning Wimbledon Champion. 7th July 1979

John Lennon filming Magical Mystery Tour at the Atlantic Hotel in Newquay 12 September 1967

Harry Enfield poses with Fiona Riley. 4th March 1988

L / R Actresses Tracie Bennett, Carol Harrison and Denise Welch at the charity golf
L/R Actresses Tracie Bennett, Carol Harrison and Denise Welch at the charity golf tournament held at Ramside Hall. 27 September 1999

Bob Hazel (left) and George Berry from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC August 1979

Sausage eating champion: Joe Steele of Bedlington Northumberland champion raw sausage eating champion. Circa 1965

Actors Nicholas Lyndhurst and David Jason, stars of tv programme Only Fools and Horses, on location in USA, episode Miami Twice, November 1991

Tv presenter Hughie Green seen here at home with his 14 year old daughter Linda. 21st January 1958

Lillian Board all smiles despite coming third in her first mile race at the West London Stadium. 10th May 1970

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From royalty to comedians, laughter transcends time and culture. HRH Queen Elizabeth II, known for her grace and poise, shows us that even the most regal of individuals can't resist a good laugh. Laurel and Hardy, in their iconic silent film 'Leave Them Laughing, ' brought joy to audiences with their slapstick humor. The Cossacks Reply to the Sultan (Zaporozhtsy), captured by Il ya Repin in 1890, reminds us that laughter has been a universal language throughout history. Even animals join in on the laughter; just listen to the braying of a donkey. Charlie Chaplin, an English film actor and comedian who stole hearts with his timeless performances, proved that laughter knows no boundaries. In Beijing's Tanzhe Temple stands the Laughing Buddha statue, symbolizing happiness and contentment. Frans Hals' masterpiece 'The Laughing Cavalier' immortalizes infectious mirth from centuries ago. Fat Geese. By Lawson Wood captures the whimsy geese bringing smiles to our faces. Playboy bunny girls spreading joy in West Indies during February 1965 remind us that laughter is also about embracing fun and freedom. And finally, H. M Bateman's artwork titled 'A Little Impression' showcases how mischievousness can lead to uncontrollable giggles. Whether it's through art or real-life moments, let's cherish those precious instances when we find ourselves caught up in fits of genuine laughter.