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Grin Collection (#6)

"Grin: A Universal Expression of Joy and Mischief" In the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, Alice encounters the mischievous Cheshire Cat with its enigmatic grin

Background imageGrin Collection: Intimacy or the big sister Painting by Eugene Carriere (1849-1906) 19th century Sun

Intimacy or the big sister Painting by Eugene Carriere (1849-1906) 19th century Sun
JLJ4572619 Intimacy or the big sister Painting by Eugene Carriere (1849-1906) 19th century Sun. 1, 3x0, 99 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Carriere, Eugene (1849-1906); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas, 1889)

Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas, 1889)
LRI4572019 Portrait of a woman (oil on canvas, 1889) by Fattori, Giuseppe (1818-88); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGrin Collection: High life (High-life or The great life) Young elegantes of high society in a garden

High life (High-life or The great life) Young elegantes of high society in a garden
LRI4571416 High life (High-life or The great life) Young elegantes of high society in a garden - Painting by Tranquillo Cremona (1837-1878) (scapigliatura) Milan, Galleria d Arte Moderna by Cremona

Background imageGrin Collection: Two boys and a girl making music (painting, 1629)

Two boys and a girl making music (painting, 1629)
LRI4622863 Two boys and a girl making music (painting, 1629) by Molenaer, Jan Miense (1610-68); National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageGrin Collection: Bust of peasant face with straw hat, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Bust of peasant face with straw hat, 1889 (oil on canvas)
LRI4622749 Bust of peasant face with straw hat, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Isabella Colbran (oil on canvas, 1817)

Portrait of Isabella Colbran (oil on canvas, 1817)
LRI4627084 Portrait of Isabella Colbran (oil on canvas, 1817) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

Background imageGrin Collection: The Ninth Month Engraving by Louis-Leopold Boilly (Louis Leopold Boilly, 1761-1845)

The Ninth Month Engraving by Louis-Leopold Boilly (Louis Leopold Boilly, 1761-1845)
JLJ4623335 The Ninth Month Engraving by Louis-Leopold Boilly (Louis Leopold Boilly, 1761-1845) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrin Collection: Self-portrait at the easel. (oil on canvas, 1660)

Self-portrait at the easel. (oil on canvas, 1660)
LRI4610507 Self-portrait at the easel. (oil on canvas, 1660) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Self-portrait at the easel)

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Unknown or The Woman in Fur (oil on canvas, 1881)

Portrait of Unknown or The Woman in Fur (oil on canvas, 1881)
LRI4573179 Portrait of Unknown or The Woman in Fur (oil on canvas, 1881) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Maria Cristina of Naples and Sicily, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Maria Cristina of Naples and Sicily, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
LRI4582572 Portrait of Maria Cristina of Naples and Sicily, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Background imageGrin Collection: The Smile (colour litho)

The Smile (colour litho)
981934 The Smile (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smile.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrin Collection: Letter Y Yole. Engraving in 'ABC des joux pour petits boys'

Letter Y Yole. Engraving in "ABC des joux pour petits boys"
DUV4208504 Letter Y Yole. Engraving in " ABC des joux pour petits boys". Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson, Louis Vagne, printer-publisher, late 19th century

Background imageGrin Collection: Reproduction of a painting by Louis Boilly (1761-1845)

Reproduction of a painting by Louis Boilly (1761-1845)
LSE4112531 Reproduction of a painting by Louis Boilly (1761-1845). by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Juliette Recamier (1777-1849) dit Madame Recamier

Portrait of Juliette Recamier (1777-1849) dit Madame Recamier
LSE4313528 Portrait of Juliette Recamier (1777-1849) dit Madame Recamier. Painting by Firmin Massot (1766-1849), oil on canvas, circa 1807. French art, 19th century portrait

Background imageGrin Collection: Fete des patres at the Hohneck (Vosges), Sunday after Saint John. Engraving by F

Fete des patres at the Hohneck (Vosges), Sunday after Saint John. Engraving by F
LSE4334053 Fete des patres at the Hohneck (Vosges), Sunday after Saint John. Engraving by F.Lix, to illustrate the story " Through Alsace and Lorraine", in 1884

Background imageGrin Collection: Riding at the Bois de Boulogne (Hauts de Seine). Painting by Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Riding at the Bois de Boulogne (Hauts de Seine). Painting by Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)
LSE4315376 Riding at the Bois de Boulogne (Hauts de Seine). Painting by Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), Oil On Canvas, 1873. French Art, 19th century, Impressionism. Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of lace An old woman smiling with a pair of lorgnons in front of her work

Portrait of lace An old woman smiling with a pair of lorgnons in front of her work
LRI4664589 Portrait of lace An old woman smiling with a pair of lorgnons in front of her work. Painting of the Venetian school

Background imageGrin Collection: La simplicite Une jeune fille et son kiton by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) 1759

La simplicite Une jeune fille et son kiton by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) 1759
JLJ4649905 La simplicite Une jeune fille et son kiton by Jean Baptiste Greuze (1725-1805) 1759 by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of the Greek philosopher Democrito (Democritus) (460-370 Av JC)

Portrait of the Greek philosopher Democrito (Democritus) (460-370 Av JC)
GIA4714610 Portrait of the Greek philosopher Democrito (Democritus) (460-370 Av JC), Democrite of Abdere. Engraving of the 19th century

Background imageGrin Collection: The Fish Merchants (oil on canvas, 18th century)

The Fish Merchants (oil on canvas, 18th century)
LRI4691566 The Fish Merchants (oil on canvas, 18th century) by Cipper, Giacomo Francesco (1670-1738); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGrin Collection: She makes a face by pulling her tongue (sculpture, 6th century BC)

She makes a face by pulling her tongue (sculpture, 6th century BC)
LRI4674894 She makes a face by pulling her tongue (sculpture, 6th century BC) by Greek School, (6th century BC); Acropolis Museum, Athens, Greece; (add.info.: She makes a face by pulling her tongue)

Background imageGrin Collection: Towa, c. 1817 (w / c & bodycolour)

Towa, c. 1817 (w / c & bodycolour)
BAL43083 Towa, c.1817 (w/c & bodycolour) by Browne, Richard (1776-1824); Private Collection; Australian, out of copyright

Background imageGrin Collection: Physiognomical studies, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse

Physiognomical studies, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse
CHT207806 Physiognomical studies, from Mecanisme de la Physionomie humaine ou analyse electrophysiologique des passions by Duchenne de Boulogne, published 1876

Background imageGrin Collection: Playmates

Playmates
ECD71967 Playmates by Gore, William Henry (fl.1880-1916); Elgin Court Designs Ltd. London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of the Marquise of Pompadour (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, 1721-1764) in sleeve

Portrait of the Marquise of Pompadour (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, 1721-1764) in sleeve
LSE4313418 Portrait of the Marquise of Pompadour (Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, 1721-1764) in sleeve. Painting by Francois Hubert Drouais (1727-1775), oil on canvas, 1763, French art, 18th century

Background imageGrin Collection: The love joke Scene of seduction and flirting. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898)

The love joke Scene of seduction and flirting. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898)
LSE4315345 The love joke Scene of seduction and flirting. Painting by Miklos Barabas (1810-1898), oil on canvas, 1841. Hungarian art, 19th century. Magyar Nemzeti Galeria, Budapest, Hungary

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Madame Sermet or the rose and the button. Painting by Joseph Roques

Portrait of Madame Sermet or the rose and the button. Painting by Joseph Roques
LSE4314856 Portrait of Madame Sermet or the rose and the button. Painting by Joseph Roques (1754-1847), oil on canvas around 1788. French Art, 18th century. Musee des Beaux Arts de Toulouse

Background imageGrin Collection: Arlotto Mainardi (or Pievano Arlotto), priest known for jests

Arlotto Mainardi (or Pievano Arlotto), priest known for jests
LRI4580794 Arlotto Mainardi (or Pievano Arlotto), priest known for jests and pleasantries - oil on canvas, 17th century by Franceschini, Baldassare (Il Volterrano) (1611-89); Palatine Gallery

Background imageGrin Collection: Saint Pepin de Landen and his daughter Saint Begge (Painting, 1612-1615)

Saint Pepin de Landen and his daughter Saint Begge (Painting, 1612-1615)
LRI4574467 Saint Pepin de Landen and his daughter Saint Begge (Painting, 1612-1615) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Lady with a Basket of Spindles - oil on panel, 1516

Portrait of Lady with a Basket of Spindles - oil on panel, 1516
LRI4574023 Portrait of Lady with a Basket of Spindles - oil on panel, 1516 by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGrin Collection: Woman With A Light (oil on canvas, 17th century)

Woman With A Light (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4611339 Woman With A Light (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Schalcken, Godfried (1643-1706); Palatine Gallery, Pitti Palace, Florence; (add.info.: Woman With A Light)

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Madame Houdon (nee Marie Ange Cecile Langlois) (1765-1823

Portrait of Madame Houdon (nee Marie Ange Cecile Langlois) (1765-1823
JLJ4571070 Portrait of Madame Houdon (nee Marie Ange Cecile Langlois) (1765-1823) Sculpture by Jean Antoine Houdon (1741-1828) 18th century Paris, Musee du Louvre by Houdon

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Teresa Bertinotti Radicati, Italian singer. 19th century (painting)

Portrait of Teresa Bertinotti Radicati, Italian singer. 19th century (painting)
LRI4626983 Portrait of Teresa Bertinotti Radicati, Italian singer. 19th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Background imageGrin Collection: Lady pouring wine in a glass (Lady pouring wine in a glass) Screen detail

Lady pouring wine in a glass (Lady pouring wine in a glass) Screen detail
LRI4668808 Lady pouring wine in a glass (Lady pouring wine in a glass) Screen detail, painting of the Mexican school, 18th century Mexico, National Historical Museum

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Grammatio Metallo (painting)

Portrait of Grammatio Metallo (painting)
LRI4724963 Portrait of Grammatio Metallo (painting) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Background imageGrin Collection: Anthropomorphic vase called of the laughing Man. 200-700 (ceramic)

Anthropomorphic vase called of the laughing Man. 200-700 (ceramic)
LRI4674775 Anthropomorphic vase called of the laughing Man. 200-700 (ceramic) by Moche; Museo Nacional de Antropologia y Arqueologia, Lima, Peru; (add.info.: Precolombian art)

Background imageGrin Collection: Madame Virginie. Portrait of a corpulent woman, sitting, her cat on her knees

Madame Virginie. Portrait of a corpulent woman, sitting, her cat on her knees
LRI4687861 Madame Virginie. Portrait of a corpulent woman, sitting, her cat on her knees. 1905 (Painting) by Boccioni, Umberto (1882-1916); Museo del Novecento, Milan

Background imageGrin Collection: Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)

Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683)
JLJ4686764 Portrait of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683), intendant of finance of Louis XIV" Painting by Philippe De Champaigne (1602-1674). Reims, Musee des Beaux Arts

Background imageGrin Collection: Study of female nude probably the Mona Lisa Bust denude assumes Mona Lisa (or Monna Lisa)

Study of female nude probably the Mona Lisa Bust denude assumes Mona Lisa (or Monna Lisa)
JLJ4653223 Study of female nude probably the Mona Lisa Bust denude assumes Mona Lisa (or Monna Lisa). Drawing on brown paper with black stone from the school of Leonard de Vinci (Leonardo da Vinci)

Background imageGrin Collection: Miniature Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (painting, 1834)

Miniature Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (painting, 1834)
LRI4700417 Miniature Portrait of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (painting, 1834) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo del Risorgimento e Istituto Mazziniano, Genoa

Background imageGrin Collection: Woman biting the head off a doll (b / w photo)

Woman biting the head off a doll (b / w photo)
3091160 Woman biting the head off a doll (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman biting the head off a doll)

Background imageGrin Collection: The Shadow Smiles to You

The Shadow Smiles to You
Terry F

Background imageGrin Collection: Colorful Mask

Colorful Mask

Background imageGrin Collection: Face of a Man Looking Down

Face of a Man Looking Down

Background imageGrin Collection: Winking Devil

Winking Devil

Background imageGrin Collection: Days Catch = Small Fry Date: 1950

Days Catch = Small Fry Date: 1950



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"Grin: A Universal Expression of Joy and Mischief" In the whimsical world of Alice in Wonderland, Alice encounters the mischievous Cheshire Cat with its enigmatic grin. This iconic illustration by Lewis Carroll captures the essence of a smile that holds secrets untold. Traveling to Central America, specifically Costa Rica, one can witness locals adorned with radiant grins as they embrace life's simple pleasures. Their warm smiles reflect a culture known for its happiness and contentment. The concept of a grin transcends time and space. From Death personified on a Tarot card to Josephine Baker captivating audiences at Folie Bergere in 1925-1926, these diverse representations remind us that even in moments of darkness or performance, a playful smirk can bring lightness to any situation. Shirley Temple's infectious grin stole hearts worldwide as she starred in Captain January. Her youthful exuberance reminded us all that joy knows no bounds when expressed through an innocent smile. Sports too have their own version of grinning triumphs. George Studdy's illustration depicts hard lines etched on players' faces during intense court battles; yet amidst fierce competition, there is always room for sportsmanship and shared laughter. A woman engrossed in reading finds solace within the pages while wearing her gentlest smile—a reminder that knowledge brings both enlightenment and delight. Even during times of war, humor prevails. The cheeky Australian soldier depicted in WW1 caricatures reminds us how laughter becomes an armor against adversity—keeping spirits high amidst chaos. In challenging times like World War II, Christmas cards featuring brave soldiers proclaim "We'll Grin And Bear It. " These messages serve as reminders to find strength through unity and maintain optimism despite hardships faced together. Mexico's rich cultural heritage showcases Calavera de la Dandy—a skull donning extravagant attire—an embodiment of elegance even beyond death itself. Its sly grin hints at the eternal celebration of life.