Bereaved Collection (#2)

Mourning, c1920s. Creator: Rene Georges Hermann-Paul
Mourning, c1920s

Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break, 1894. Creator: Walter Langley
Never Morning Wore to Evening but Some Heart Did Break, 1894

Boer War, 1900-1901 - Last Summer Things Were Greener, 1901. Creator: Byam Shaw
Boer War, 1900-1901 - Last Summer Things Were Greener, 1901. The subject is the artists sister, Margaret Glencairn. She is depicted mourning her cousin George killed in the Boer War, South Africa

Les Larmes du veuvage, 1830-76. 1830-76. Creator: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Pena
Les Larmes du veuvage, 1830-76

The Orphans, ca. 1830. Creator: Unknown
The Orphans, ca. 1830

Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. Creator
Their Parents Being Dead & Gone, The Children Home He Takes, c1878. The orphaned Babes are taken by their uncle. A ballad of c1600 tells the story of the owner of Wayland Hall, Norfolk

The Dead Mother and Child, 1897-1899. Artist: Edvard Munch
The Dead Mother and Child, 1897-1899

Graveyard in snow
Graveyard at St Michaels Church, Kirkby Thore, Cumbria in winter

Alone in the World, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

Nothing Left, c1880-1882. Artist: Adolphe Alphonse Gery-Bichard
Nothing Left, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

An Orphan of Amsterdam, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

The Widower, 1882. A print from The Magazine of Art Vol V, Cassell, Peter, Galpin and Company, Limited, 1882

The Bereaved Mother, 1872. This is possibly inspired by the American Civil War (1861-1865) between the United States of America (the Union) and the Confederate States of America (the Confederacy)

Little girl at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London
A little girl with Father Christmas (fireman Pester) at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended the party

Children at a party, Soho Fire Station, London
Children at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended, seen here sitting at tables in the appliance room

bereaved from the Picture by Frank Holl, A. R. A
" bereaved" from the Picture by Frank Holl, A.R.A

Bereavement humour - losing ones wife
Condoling Friend (to recently Bereaved Widower) - " It must be awfully hard to lose ones wife." The Bereaved: " Yes, its almost impossible." !!! Date: circa 1890s

Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi and promising to stay with her now they are bereaved. Ruth 1.14. From Gustave Dores illustrated Bible 1866. Wood engraving

Children at a party, Soho Fire Station, London
Children at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended, seen here sitting at tables in the appliance room

Little girl at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London
A little girl with Father Christmas (fireman Pester) at a New Year party, Soho Fire Station, London, 2 January 1955. A total of 65 children attended the party

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In this poignant cartoon, set against the backdrop of close formation during World War I, we are transported into a world where bereavement takes center stage. Apparitions of angels and the ghost of a lover offer solace to a sorrowful woman, their ethereal presence bringing moments of comfort amidst inconsolable grief. Ivan Kramskoy's 1884 masterpiece captures the raw emotions that accompany loss, reminding us of the timeless nature of human suffering. Gustave Dore's wood engraving from his illustrated Bible in 1866 depicts Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi after they both become bereaved. In this tender moment, Ruth promises to stay by Naomi's side through their shared sorrow, illustrating the strength found in unity during times of despair. The ink-on-paper artwork titled "The Youngest Child's Death" transports us to an unknown time around 1865 when grief was immortalized on paper. The artist captures the heart-wrenching pain experienced by parents who have lost their beloved child, leaving them grappling with inconsolable sorrow. "W Holl's 'Behold the place where they laid him' from the 19th century invites us to contemplate a somber scene. This artwork encapsulates the desolation felt at a gravesite as mourners gather to pay respects and bid farewell to someone dear departed. An anonymous creator brings forth "Motherless, " an evocative piece dating back to c1883 (c1902). Through delicate strokes and muted colors, it portrays a world forever altered by maternal absence – highlighting how profound loss can shape one's existence. Edvard Munch masterfully conveys anguish in "The Dead Mother and Child" created between 1897-1899. With haunting imagery capturing death’s grip on life itself, Munch explores themes surrounding mortality while showcasing how losing one’s mother leaves an indelible mark on those left behind.