Happiness Collection (#5)

Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a)
527531 Blood letting: physician bleeding a patient from the arm. 1596 (woodcut from a translation by Sir John Harrington of a 12th or 13th century poem based on the Salernian Rule of Health)

School exit, late 19th century (chromo)
PCT4289052 School exit, late 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: School exit - school busissonniere - children, game, school)

Dance at the beach. 1920 postcard
JAB4120509 Dance at the beach. 1920 postcard; (add.info.: Dance at the beach. 1920 postcard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Christian de Falbe with a Saint Bernard - Detail (1884, watercolor on paper). Private collection
SYC4195653 Christian de Falbe with a Saint Bernard - Detail (1884, watercolor on paper). Private collection. Anders Zorn (1860-1920); (add.info)

Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209238 Letter D: La Desiree. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop!, publisher, Paris, circa 1916

France: Four children and their Christmas toys pose in front of the fireplace, 1908
LUX4725906 France: Four children and their Christmas toys pose in front of the fireplace, 1908; (add.info.: France: Four children and their Christmas toys pose in front of the fireplace)

English dandies and belles in fancy-dress costume at a ball. Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera
FLO4661966 English dandies and belles in fancy-dress costume at a ball. Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836693 The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts)

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836581 The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts)

The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4836614 The land of Cocagne, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical land of plenty, an imaginary place of extreme luxury and ease where physical comforts)

La bourree dansee dans un village d'Auvergne (The traditional french dance bourree in Auvernia)
ELD4841926 La bourree dansee dans un village d'Auvergne (The traditional french dance bourree in Auvernia) Engraving from " Les peuples de la terre" by Charles Delon

Lantier installle chez les Coupeau learns to dance a Nana enfant Illustration of " The darker" by Emile Zola
ELD4953387 Lantier installle chez les Coupeau learns to dance a Nana enfant Illustration of " The darker" by Emile Zola 1884; Private Collection; (add.info)

France, Brittany: seaside, 5 young women dance, 1900
LUX4767116 France, Brittany: seaside, 5 young women dance, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany: seaside, 5 young women dance, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Convention of the Democratic Party in Chicago, Illinois, appointment of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908)
NWI4960301 Convention of the Democratic Party in Chicago, Illinois, appointment of Grover Cleveland (1837-1908) as presidential candidate in 1884

Case Martin War of identity theft: " The return of the false Martin Guerre kissing his wife Bertande
ELD4902304 Case Martin War of identity theft: " The return of the false Martin Guerre kissing his wife Bertande and his son Sanxi in 1556" (Case of imposture of Martin Guerre)

Happy scene in a pub in the 18th century. Colourful engraving from the 19th century after an illustration by E.A. Abbey
NWI4880932 Happy scene in a pub in the 18th century. Colourful engraving from the 19th century after an illustration by E.A. Abbey.; (add.info.: Happy scene in a pub in the 18th century)

The triumphal entry of Henry IV in Paris, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4926765 The triumphal entry of Henry IV in Paris, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The triumphal entry of Henry IV (1553-1610)

The Love Books of Ovid: Happy is he who dies in the lists of love (colour litho)
5224206 The Love Books of Ovid: Happy is he who dies in the lists of love (colour litho) by Bosschere, Jean de (1878-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy is he who dies in the lists of love)

The Love Books of Ovid: Have recourse to playfulness and to whatsoever may excite love (colour litho)
5224200 The Love Books of Ovid: Have recourse to playfulness and to whatsoever may excite love (colour litho) by Bosschere

Horatia Nelson (1801-1881), c.1815 (oil on canvas)
7337982 Horatia Nelson (1801-1881), c.1815 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 195.6x127 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

19th Century illustration showing sailor's return
673502 19th Century illustration showing sailor's return; (add.info.: A Modern Hell, 19th Century Theatre production); Universal History Archive/UIG

Iron punch bowl decorated with scenes from Tam-O'-Shanter: The Whistle; The Vision; Willie Brew'd a Peck O
BON52255 Iron punch bowl decorated with scenes from Tam-O'-Shanter: The Whistle; The Vision; Willie Brew'd a Peck O Maut, early 19th century; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London

Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo)
8677183 Queen Victoria, her dog, Sharp, 1865 (b/w photo) by Downey, W. and D. (fl.1860-1905) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria (1819-1901), her dog, Sharp

The fisherman's return (engraving)
8635202 The fisherman's return (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fisherman's return; fisherman returning home to his family)

Seaside Fun (colour litho)
8632372 Seaside Fun (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Fun. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

Puppy for Sale (colour litho)
8632367 Puppy for Sale (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppy for Sale. Illustration for Furious Fun (Blandford Publications Ltd, London, 1949)

The Lace-Maker (colour litho)
8674322 The Lace-Maker (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lace-Maker)

Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving)
8649580 Home for the holidays at Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home for the holidays at Christmas)

Carrying the Golden Pitcher from the Pool of Siloam (engraving)
8650121 Carrying the Golden Pitcher from the Pool of Siloam (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrying the Golden Pitcher from the Pool of Siloam)

This is just the way I'd feel if you would say you'd love me (colour litho)
8656414 This is just the way I'd feel if you would say you'd love me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo)
8656607 It's so jolly to go for a paddle (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It's so jolly to go for a paddle. Girl and a parasol)

Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do! (colour litho)
8656463 Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh, what wonderful things one little girlie can do)

Greetings from the summer (colour litho)
8656382 Greetings from the summer (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greetings from the summer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Good luck (colour litho)
8656418 Good luck (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Good luck. Confetti thrown at a wedding. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Smiling young girl in her underwear (coloured photo)
8655868 Smiling young girl in her underwear (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smiling young girl in her underwear)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630733 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of the lido on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626567 Opening of the lido on the Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Lansbury)

Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo)
8626457 Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho)
8677518 Couple asleep after preparing Christmas dinner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

I seemed all upside down yesterday but I feel like a different person today (colour litho)
8656800 I seemed all upside down yesterday but I feel like a different person today (colour litho) by Lederer, Hugo (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Outside the gaiety stage door (colour litho)
8656813 Outside the gaiety stage door (colour litho) by May, Philip William (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outside the gaiety stage door)

"--and I am happy to inform you that our weekly output of Aeroplane Rudders is, even at this early stage
8630554 "--and I am happy to inform you that our weekly output of Aeroplane Rudders is, even at this early stage, greatly in excess of anything achieved during the entire periods of the Crimean

Would-be Poachers (colour litho)
8650487 Would-be Poachers (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Would-be Poachers)

The Day of the Treat (colour litho)
8650483 The Day of the Treat (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Day of the Treat)

Questionings (colour litho)
8651610 Questionings (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Questionings. Children of the Village)

Begone dull Care (colour litho)
8634552 Begone dull Care (colour litho) by Armenise, Raffaele (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Begone dull Care)

Winter Scenes, 1937: Snow in Australia (b/w photo)
8671709 Winter Scenes, 1937: Snow in Australia (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow in Australia)

Our Countryside, 1938: Home from the Fields (b/w photo)
8671516 Our Countryside, 1938: Home from the Fields (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home from the Fields)

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Happiness is a timeless masterpiece, painted by the brushstrokes of life itself. From Benjamin Lay's revolutionary spirit in the 18th century to HRH Queen Elizabeth II's regal grace, happiness transcends time and space. Just like Edward Atkinson Hornel's vibrant depiction of The Coming of Spring, it blooms in our hearts with every passing season. In the realm of love and joy, we witness a couple on a tennis court, their smiles mirroring the exuberant woman jumping in the foreground. As William Heath Robinson raises his comical toast to happiness, we are reminded that laughter truly is an elixir for our souls. From picturesque Juan les Pins travel posters enticing us with promises of sun-kissed bliss to Titian's Noli Me Tangere captivating us with its profound beauty, happiness takes many forms. It dances through our lives like a couple jumping on a tennis court, their infectious enthusiasm spreading like wildfire. Even amidst challenging times, such as Pope Francis leaving on his Popemobile after his weekly general audience or during moments when uncertainty looms large like The Kitchen-God watching over us silently; happiness finds its way into our hearts if we open ourselves up to its embrace. Just as Gustav Klimt immortalized passion and tenderness in The Kiss or when jumpers leapt for joy at Camber Sands in Sussex back in 1934; these snapshots remind us that true happiness lies within simple pleasures and genuine connections. So let us cherish each moment and celebrate this eternal pursuit called 'happiness. ' For it is not confined to any era or canvas but resides within each one of us waiting to be discovered.