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Laughing Collection (page 6)

Background imageLaughing Collection: Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin with his wife, 1962

Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin with his wife, 1962. Gagarin (1934-1968) married Valentina Goryacheva in 1957. He became the first man in space when he orbited the Earth aboard Vostok 1 on 12 April

Background imageLaughing Collection: Igor Ilyinsky, Russian actor, 1924

Igor Ilyinsky, Russian actor, 1924. Ilyinsky (1901-1987) in a production of Alexander Ostrovskys play The Forest, at the Meyerhold Theatre, Moscow

Background imageLaughing Collection: UNESCO general conference meets in Paris, November 1952

UNESCO general conference meets in Paris, November 1952. Left to right: KG Saiyidan of the Ministry of Education of India; Walter HC Laves

Background imageLaughing Collection: The end of prohibition in America

The end of prohibition in America. The front cover of the L illustre Du Petit Journal. December 5, 1933, marks the end of Prohibition for the United States

Background imageLaughing Collection: The Surprise, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle

The Surprise, 1891. Artist: F Meaulle
The Surprise, 1891. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 7th March 1891

Background imageLaughing Collection: The Prince of Wales at the Ontario Agricultural College, Canada, 1919

The Prince of Wales at the Ontario Agricultural College, Canada, 1919. The future King Edward VIII on a royal visit. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury

Background imageLaughing Collection: The Prince of Wales with undergraduates in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1925

The Prince of Wales with undergraduates in Grahamstown, South Africa, 1925. The future King Edward VIII with university students

Background imageLaughing Collection: Merry Company on a Terrace, c1673-1675. Artist: Jan Steen

Merry Company on a Terrace, c1673-1675. Artist: Jan Steen
Merry Company on a Terrace, c1673-1675

Background imageLaughing Collection: No one has seen us, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

No one has seen us, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
No one has seen us, 1799. Plate 79 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain

Background imageLaughing Collection: Why hide them!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya

Why hide them!, 1799. Artist: Francisco Goya
Why hide them!, 1799. Plate 30 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain The series is evidence of the artists political

Background imageLaughing Collection: Chemical lecture, 1802. Artist: James Gillray

Chemical lecture, 1802. Artist: James Gillray
Chemical lecture; Scientific Researches! - New Discoveries in Pneumaticks! or - an Experimental Lecture on the Powers of Air!, 1802

Background imageLaughing Collection: Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budah, 15th century

Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budah, 15th century
Ming Dynasty stoneware figure of Budai, the smiling monk and future Buddha. Ming Dynasty, from the reign of Changhua. Glazed with green and ochre, 15th century

Background imageLaughing Collection: Mr Jorrockss Bath, 1845

Mr Jorrockss Bath, 1845. Mr Jorrocks, having retired early very drunk, goes sleepwalking during a violent dream and falls in Lord Bambers swimming pool from where he is rescued by other house guests

Background imageLaughing Collection: Gallant Remarks, 1893. Artist: Roybet Ferdinand

Gallant Remarks, 1893. Artist: Roybet Ferdinand
Gallant Remarks, 1893. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 27th May 1893

Background imageLaughing Collection: A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier

A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. Artist: George du Maurier
A Legend of Camelot. Part 1, 1866. A woman walks along the street with her extremely long hair wrapped and billowing around her

Background imageLaughing Collection: Agonising Ordeal, 1865

Agonising Ordeal, 1865. Mr Robinson gamely howls the lovely aria down old Aunt Griggs ear trumpet to the accompaniment of the young lady on the piano

Background imageLaughing Collection: Anton Eger, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Anton Eger, 2011. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Anton Eger with Jasper Hoibys Phronesis at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2011

Background imageLaughing Collection: Cleveland Watkiss, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Cleveland Watkiss, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Cleveland Watkiss, Cleveland Watkiss, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2010

Background imageLaughing Collection: The Laughing Philosopher, 1808. 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

The Laughing Philosopher, 1808. 1808. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Laughing Philosopher, 1808

Background imageLaughing Collection: Royal cricketers at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, 1911 (1912)

Royal cricketers at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, 1911 (1912). Artist: Ernest Brook
Royal cricketers at Cumberland Lodge, Windsor Great Park, Berkshire, 1911 (1912). Featured are Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein, Edward, Prince of Wales



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