Luck Collection

Lucky Smile
Artem Pozdniakov

Heart of Midlothian, paving stones mosaic in front of St. Giles Cathedral, High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Seven gods of good luck. Drawing shows the seven lucky gods of Japan: Ebisu, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Fukurokuju, Hotei, and Jurojin seated in a circle. Date ca. 1878

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

FORTUNA
Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, carrying a cornucopia full of goodies

Richard Arthur (Dicky Nine Lives), Edwyn Vincent (1858-1919)
Oil on canvas, English School, 1887. Primitive style full length portrait of man in mining clothes with Pednandrea Mine in the background of the painting

Shooting Stars (Franz and Mary Stuck), 1912. Private Collection

The Kiss. Artist: Alciati, Antonio Ambrogio (1878-1929)
The Kiss. Private Collection

Fortuna
BAL17902 Fortuna by Bernard, Jean Francois Armand Felix (1829-94); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; (add.info.: Roman goddess of good fortune and happiness; ); French, out of copyright

The Ladder of Fortune. Industry and Morality bring solid rewards. Idle schemes and speculations yield poverty and ruin. Date: 1875

Imitation Fire Crackers Used As Chinese New Year Decorations, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

The Kiss, 1895. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Kiss, 1895. Private Collection

The Kiss, 1907-1908. Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
The Kiss, 1907-1908. Found in the collection of the Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Wales, U. K
Ogmore Castle, Bridgend, Wales, U.K

Snakes and ladders board game

Good Luck Talisman
A Chinese talisman featuring the immortal Liu-Hai, used in families for protection and good luck : includes the ying and yang and the eight trigrams

Tarot Card 10 - La Roue de Fortune (The Wheel of Fortune)

Hei-Tiki Talisman
HEI-TIKI TALISMAN jade charm worn by Maoris to bring them good luck

Le Linge (The Laundry), 1875. Creator: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Le Linge (The Laundry), 1875. Found in the Collection of The Barnes Foundation

Italian Wedding Card
Dancing cherubs on a good luck card, looking forward to the couples silver, gold and diamond anniversaries!

Helston Cornwall Furry
THE FLORAL DANCE takes place during Furry day at Helston, Cornwall At noon, couples in evening wear dance between the houses to bring the occupiers good luck

Springer Spaniel Card
This Springer has had a piece of luck - he went out hunting and scored a duck !

Omikuji fortune-telling papers, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Such Luck! Black Cat by Louis Wain. 1930

The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho)
2778113 The Christmas tradition in England is stronger than the crisis (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - sails made
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, It ceased; yet still the sails made on, a pleasant noise till noon

After the Bath. Artist: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)
After the Bath. Found in the collection of Museo Sorolla, Madrid

Birthday card, Chimney Sweep Dog. mid-20th century

A Run of Luck; Monkeys playing billiards, snooker or pool dressed as humans Date: 1870

Good Luck card with two cricket bats, a ball and a wicket. Date: circa 1890s

Advertisement for Horlicks -- Better Luck Next Time. Female model (Julie Bishop) in the foreground, looking with disappointment at a dancing couple in the background. 1959

Superstitions
An interesting instance of the popular aversion to walking under a ladder. A group of superstitious pedestrians find themselves in a bit of a scrum as they attempt to squeeze through the smallest gap

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Water Snakes
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Beyond the shadow of the ship, I watched the water snakes

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - Game is done
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, The Game is done ! I ve won I ve won ! Quoth she, and whistles thrice

Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho)
6257116 Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops, 1880s (colour litho) by Australian School, (19th century); 61.5x49.5 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; Mitchell Library

Child with an Apple (Gabrielle, Jean Renoir and a Little Girl), c. 1895. Found in the Collection of Collection Leone Cettolin Dauberville

Fortune. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Isaac blessing Jacob (Genesis 27)
Illustration of a Isaac blessing Jacob (Genesis 27)

Trying his Luck, Fishing in the brook (w / c on paper)
2601818 Trying his Luck, Fishing in the brook (w/c on paper) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

The Childrens Meal, ca 1665. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
The Childrens Meal, ca 1665. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

The Mother, 1895-1900. Found in the Collection of Museo Sorolla, Madrid

Madame Georges Charpentier and Her Children, Georgette-Berthe and Paul-Emile-Charles. Found in the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Baby (Cradle). Artist: Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918)
Baby (Cradle). Found in the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington

WW2 greetings card, black cat in helmet
WW2 greetings card, black cat in a helmet marked OK. Date: circa 1942

East End Woman scared of dog making her to walk under ladder
" You never know you Luck." " Hi! Come back, yer Silly! Do yer want to spile yer Luck?" Date: 1892

The Latest Spelling Test by William Heath Robinson
A desperate effort to instil good luck into a five-franc plaque before returning to the Casino. Illustration by William Heath Robinson (1872-1944)

Tarot Card 10 - La Roue de Fortune (The Wheel of Fortune)

Comic postcard, Men walk past shop window Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Two black cats getting married - Good Luck Date: circa 1918

Illustration to the book Ship of Fools by Sebastian Brant, 1497. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration to the book " Ship of Fools" by Sebastian Brant, 1497. Private Collection

The Crown of Daisies, c. 1906. Artist: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
The Crown of Daisies, c. 1906. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Conversation in the Jardin du Luxembourg, 1892. Artist: Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933)
Conversation in the Jardin du Luxembourg, 1892. From a private collection

First Christians of Kiev, 1880. Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882). Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

May good luck always cross your path. A black cat crossing the path of a traffic policeman

Hemloc Mandrake Worwood illustration 1851
The Natural History of the Sacred Scriptures, and Guide to General Zoology By W.I. Bicknell London and New York - John Tallis and Company 1851

Flying Teletubby
July 1909: This aviator performs some last minute adjustments on the plane, while his lucky mascot looks on. (Photo by W. G. Phillips/Phillips/Getty Images)

Irish emigrants leaving Queenstown (Cobh), the port for Cork, for the United States - 1874. Some a buying last-minute trinkets and good luck tokens

Geese unhappy at the arrival of Michaelmas
A gaggle of geese are unhappy to read a notice that the season of Michaelmas has begun. Eating goose at Michaelmas was thought to bring good luck, but that did not apply to geese

Tangerine good luck symbols, Chinese New Year decoration, Macao, China, Asia

Fortuna with a purse, 1637. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Fortuna with a purse, 1637. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

The Maternal Precaution. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Sporting Gal and her horse - Dumb Luck
Dumb Luck Sporting Gal and her horse bemoaning the lack of success in the previous race. Dobbin is still the lucky recipient of a chunk of finest Tate & Lyle... Date: circa 1910

Fortune cookies, China, Asia

Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck in a dinghy
Neat work with a dinghy: Mr and Mrs G. D. Luck being rowed ashore by the younger generation after taking part in a race at the Royal Fowey Yacht Clubs Cornish regatta

New Year Card 1909
January 1st greetings card including pink ribbons and a four leaf clover for luck in the New Year

Good luck envelopes for Chinese New Year on Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Prayer ribbons and blossom for Chinese New Year at Man Mo Temple, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Child and Fortuna. Artist: Bouillon, Pierre (1776-1831) Child and Fortuna. Found in the collection of the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

A 5 Five of Hearts playing card with clipping path to remove background and shadow

Astrological zodiac signs

Sam Hurst of Hebburn who flew on Concorde for the first time at Newcastle Airport. 28th August, 1996

Wheel of Fortune on a tarot card
The Wheel of Fortune, as depicted on a tarot card. Date: 1926

Chinese New Year Celebrations, Chinatown, London
Crowds watching the Lion Dance in Gerrard Street in Chinatown as part of the Chinese New Year Celebrations for the year of the Pig in London

Vintage Retro Christmas Wrapping paper repeating pattern - featuring Father Christmas delivering presents, a small black kitten with a red ribbon, holly and red berries, a snowman

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Gotokuji temple near Tokyo, Japan - home to thousands of manekineko cat statues

Chinese New Year Kumquat Trees With Lai See Red Envelopes, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

Shou Xing The God Of Longevity In The Form Of A Chinese New Year Decoration, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

Cherry Blossom Trees With Lai See Red Envelopes For Chinese New Year, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the Peoples Republic of China

Argument as a street seller's cart has been knocked over by a tram (colour litho)
6033733 Argument as a street seller's cart has been knocked over by a tram (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two men arguing over chickens (colour litho)
6033732 Two men arguing over chickens (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two men arguing over chickens)

Man run over by chauffeur driven car (colour litho)
6033747 Man run over by chauffeur driven car (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man run over by chauffeur driven car)

Taking home geese won at raffle, Xmas, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Taking home geese won at raffle, Xmas, 1910

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"Luck: A Mosaic of Fortune's Whimsical Dance" In the realm of luck, Richard Arthur, famously known as Dicky Nine Lives, defied death time and again. His extraordinary escapades left people in awe, questioning if he was blessed by the Seven gods of good luck themselves. Amongst the celestial wonders that grace our skies, shooting stars Franz and Mary Stuck painted a mesmerizing spectacle in 1912. Their luminous trails whispered tales of wishes fulfilled and dreams realized. But not all encounters with fortune are benevolent. Just like the ill-fated mariner who shot an albatross, we learn that even they are have its dark side. The haunting echoes from "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" remind us to tread carefully on this unpredictable path. Fortuna herself presides over this enigmatic domain – her wheel spinning ceaselessly as she bestows favor upon some while withholding it from others. Antonio Ambrogio Alciati captured her essence flawlessly in his masterpiece "The Kiss, " where Fortuna embraces those fortunate souls who dare to seize their destiny. Ascending towards prosperity is a journey often depicted as climbing "The Ladder of Fortune. " Each rung represents opportunities waiting to be seized or missed – a delicate balance between chance and choice. Across distant lands, Chinese New Year celebrations ignite with imitation firecrackers illuminating Hong Kong's streets. These vibrant bursts symbolize hope for a prosperous year ahead; each explosion echoing promises yet to unfold. Edvard Munch's iconic painting "The Kiss" evokes emotions intertwined with both love and fortune. As lips meet passionately amidst swirling colors, one cannot help but wonder if fate played its hand in bringing these two souls together. On Edinburgh's Royal Mile lies a mosaic pavement called Heart of Midlothian – embedded within its stones lies centuries-worth of hopes and dreams etched by countless passersby seeking their own share of luck.