Pleased Collection

Cheshire Cat / Tree
CHESHIRE CAT " I growl when I m pleased, and wag my tail when I m angry"

Hogarth / Audience Laughs
The Laughing Audience

Holeproof Hosiery 1924
A woman, so proud & pleased with her Holeproof stockings, bends down to admire them while she daintily lifts her black see-through shift out of the way

Healing on Sunday
The priests aren t best pleased when Jesus heals on Sunday, but he explains that the sabbath was made for man and not vice versa

Dog and owner reunited in the trenches, France
Private Brown of the North Staffordshires, in the trenches in France, is found by his pet terrier dog which has made its way, alone, from his home in Hammersmith, West London

A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill, 1670-80 (oil on canvas)
BAL99453 A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill, 1670-80 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); 52x38.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Spanish, out of copyright

Prodigal Son Returns
A ne er-do-well son, obviously the apple of the mothers and sisters eye, returns home. The dog greets him tail wagging, but his stern father doesn t look best pleased

Incubating Chicks
A farmer and his wife and child are pleased with the new incubator whose drawers hold newly hatched chicks

Leoncavallo / Caric Ths
RUGGERO LEONCAVALLO Italian opera composer looking rather pleased with himself

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

Comic postcard, Husband, wife and mother-in-law Date: 20th century

Larger version of the card that pleased Ireland
This larger card was introduced to accommodate the longer addresses needed for overseas post. Brown printing on buff card. Image printing unusually black. Date: 1 January 1883

The card that pleased Ireland
This card for overseas mail replaced the one issued on 1 April (unfortunate date!) which had left Ireland off the title. It was posted from Hull to Magdeburg

FRENCH GO TO WAR 1854
French politicians are tremendously pleased to be going to war with Russia, where a great many French soldiers will die. Date: 1854

Illustration for My Farm (colour litho)
3634418 Illustration for My Farm (colour litho) by Mills, Reginald (1896-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: These sheep are very pleased to see the waggon arrive with their dinner)

The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191275 The Spanish Bull Fight, or The Corsican Matador in Danger, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel)
658351 The Proposal, 1894 (oil on panel) by Pirsch, Adolf (1858-1929); 40x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Adolf Pirsch (1858-1929). Oil on panel. Dated 1894

The Fete for Children of London Schools in Hyde Park (engraving)
1045953 The Fete for Children of London Schools in Hyde Park (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fete for Children of London Schools in Hyde Park)

I ve a Good Idea (engraving)
3648091 I ve a Good Idea (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: I ve a Good Idea)

Norfolk Broads (colour litho)
3641722 Norfolk Broads (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Norfolk Broads. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Mrs Golightlys Dance (chromolitho)
1046859 Mrs Golightlys Dance (chromolitho) by Hopkins, Arthur (1848-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Golightlys Dance)

An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving)
1047374 An Ascent of Snowdon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Ascent of Snowdon)

Limerick Judging (colour litho)
964608 Limerick Judging (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Limerick Judging. From Truth, 25 December 1907.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Couple passing shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, old geyser taken in part exchange Date: 20th century

Little Jack Horner (colour litho)
3101448 Little Jack Horner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Jack Horner)

Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte (colour litho)
1598282 Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Jim and Uncle Billy, by Bret Harte)

Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London

Dollys first drawing (engraving)
6007146 Dollys first drawing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dollys first drawing)

Photographer tries to get sitter to appear pleasant
A photographer is shown to be attempting to persuade his sitter to look happier while having his portrait captured. This is highlighted as one of the difficulties of being a photographer; making sure

Man delivering letter and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730967 Man delivering letter and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man delivering letter and flowers)

Ha! There it is (engraving)
3648093 Ha! There it is (engraving) by Goez, Joseph Franz von (1754-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ha! There it is)

Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho)
3631240 Tom, Tom, the pipers son (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom, Tom, the pipers son)

How they pop the question, the confidential style (colour litho)
3641765 How they pop the question, the confidential style (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How they pop the question)

Happy Woman Receives a Heart Locket as a Gift, 1953 (screen print)
2630044 Happy Woman Receives a Heart Locket as a Gift, 1953 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Marion Fay, A Novel (engraving)
1060588 Marion Fay, A Novel (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marion Fay, A Novel)

Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho)
1048313 Joness Romance, the Story of a Little Trip to the Continent (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joness Romance)

A Neglected Genius (engraving)
3634752 A Neglected Genius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Neglected Genius. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1877)

Oh! how pleased he was (colour litho)
3633870 Oh! how pleased he was (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh! how pleased he was)

"Won t they be pleased with these Beauties!"(colour litho)
2814642 " Won t they be pleased with these Beauties!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Won t they be pleased with these Beauties)

Vom Totalisator (From the Tote) (colour litho)
3621711 Vom Totalisator (From the Tote) (colour litho) by Heilemann, Ernst (1870-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vom Totalisator (From the Tote)

Winning at the races (colour litho)
3641581 Winning at the races (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winning at the races. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Bouquet (c. 1880)
GG12167 The Bouquet (c.1880) by Raudnitz, Albert (fl.1888); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

London types, the racing man (colour litho)
3093637 London types, the racing man (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: London types, the racing man)

Hans Christian Andersen: The Marsh Kings Daughter (litho)
5988965 Hans Christian Andersen: The Marsh Kings Daughter (litho) by Whistler, Rex (1905-44) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The savage ways of the little creature pleased him especially)

My First Embarkation (engraving)
1047312 My First Embarkation (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: My First Embarkation, the Experiences of a Marine Subaltern on joining his Ship)

After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen
1090832 After the Death of Jane Seymour, Henry VIII, turned his attention to the selection of a new queen, deciding on anne of cleves

La sante du Chef (To the Health of the Chef) (colour litho)
2818919 La sante du Chef (To the Health of the Chef) (colour litho) by Brunery, Francesco (1845-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: La sante du Chef (To the Health of the Chef)

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"Pleased: A Kaleidoscope of Joyful Moments" The mischievous Cheshire Cat grins, leaving behind a trail of curiosity and delight. Hogarth's masterpiece captivates the audience, evoking uncontrollable laughter and pure amusement. In 1924, Holeproof Hosiery revolutionized fashion with their comfortable and stylish designs, pleasing women worldwide. Healing on Sunday brings solace to weary souls as they find respite in faith's embrace. Amidst the chaos of war-torn trenches in France, a heartwarming reunion between a loyal dog and its owner sparks overwhelming joy. A Peasant Boy Leaning on a Sill portrays innocence and contentment amidst humble surroundings in the 17th century. The Prodigal Son Returns home after years of wandering, bringing immeasurable happiness to his family's waiting arms. Witnessing the miracle of life unfold as incubating chicks break free from their shells fills hearts with wonderment and pleasure. Leoncavallo's Caric Ths enchants audiences with its delightful melodies that please both ear and soul alike. Ireland rejoices at the sight of a larger version of "The Card That Pleased, " symbolizing unity and pride for their beloved nation. The card that pleased Ireland captures an essence so profound it unites hearts across generations - an emblematic source of Irish joy. In 1854, French courageously marched towards battlefields united by duty; their unwavering spirit pleases all who witness their bravery. In this captivating journey through time and artistry, we uncover moments that have delighted humanity throughout history – from whimsical characters like the Cheshire Cat to heartwarming reunions in times of war or tales told through brushstrokes on canvas.