Boredom Collection (page 7)

The Promised Land, c1880-1908. Artist: Charles Frederic Ulrich
The Promised Land, c1880-1908. Newly arrived immigrants to the United States waiting to be processed

Cell and library at the prison at Fresnes, 1907. France was suffering from gangs of thugs called Apaches at this time, and some thought the French prisons should be less comfortable

British prison life, 1907. Treadmill for hard labour, and punishment with the cat-o-nine-tails. France was suffering from gangs of thugs called the Apaches at this time

Prison discipline, 1884. A Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. In some prisons this soul-destroying task was put to use such as grinding flour

Prisoners at Clerkenwell House of Correction, London, 1874. Prisoners, in prison uniform, take their turn on the treadmill while the men who have just done their stint wait in silence until it is

Prison discipline, 1888. Prisoners at hard labour on the treadwheel in an English local jail. The prisoner had 15 minutes on, 5 minutes off the wheel, until his time was finished for the day

A Quiet Day in the Diamond Battery - portrait of a Lancaster 68-pounder, Crimean War 1855-1856. Artist: William Simpson
A Quiet Day in the Diamond Battery - portrait of a Lancaster 68-pounder, Crimean War 1853-1856. From Illustrations of the War in the East by William Simpson. (London, 1855-1856)

The Convalescence of Bayard, c1796-1842. Artist: Pierre Henri Revoil
The Convalescence of Bayard, c1796-1842. From the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 14
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 11
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 12
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

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Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 8
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 2
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

Massed cars in a London car park at sunset 3
Edmonton, London, UK - 19 September 2019; one of Londons countless hideous car parks turns into a thing of beauty at sunset, as the low sun creates glittering

animals one animal, answering, bizarre, bored, boredom, calm, captivity, cell phone
Gorilla sitting against stone wall using cell phone

Mammatus clouds, cellular pattern of pouches hanging underneath the base of a thunderstorm cloud, also known as Cumulonimbus cloud, Baden-Wuettemberg, Germany, Europe

Boy (10-11) sitting at table over open book, head resting on hand, (B&W), close-up

Woman exhausted after shopping reclining on chair, (B&W), elevated view

Frederick Webb (1790-1846)
Artist: Ross, William Charles - Title: Frederick Webb (1790-1846) - Date: 1822 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 136 x 115

Young Brown Bear (Ursus Arctos) With Mouth Open As He Leans Against A Log, Captive At The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center; Portage, Alaska, United States Of America

A Brown Bear Cub Rests Its Head On A Log In An Estuary On Admiralty Island, Pack Creek, Tongass National Forest, Southeast Alaska, Summer

Grizzly Resting Head On Paw While Laying In Snow At The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center In Alaska During Spring

Western Gorilla Yawning, Africa

Long Sermons and Long Sieges are apt to Lull the Senses, February 11, 1783

A Long Story, 1803 (reissued after 1821). 1803 (reissued after 1821)
A Long Story, 1803 (reissued after 1821)

Two men playing chess, watched by a boxer dog
Unusual Friends - two men playing chess, watched by a boxer dog. 1950s

Little girl lying under a Dalmatian

Semi-frozen body of water

Thick storm clouds gathering over a field of rye with power poles, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Cloudy sky, Wuemmewiesen nature reserve, Bremen, Germany, Europe

Thoughtful woman writing letter at desk, (B&W)

COUNTRY TRIAL. A court trial in rural America. Line engraving, American, 19th century

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) with mouth open wide

Ulsters Unemployed
17th December 1955: Unemployed people on the streets of Derry city. In Northern Ireland 30, 000 people are out of work. Original Publication

Bored lion

Man and Writers Block
A writer, afflicted by writers block, is at a loss for words. The floor is littered with unsuccessful drafts

Painting of train passengers
Charles Rossiter (1827-1897_ To Brighton and back for 3 shillings and sixpence. 1859

A Morning Concert, 1865. Artist: Fritz Eltze
A Morning Concert, 1865. A husband nods off to sleep in the front row of a concert. His wife scolds him. A man in the row behind looks to the ceiling, perhaps praying for the concert to end

Cartoon, Trying on a new hat, WW1
Cartoon, showing a frivolous woman trying on a new hat. She complains: How long this war is taking! Her bored soldier husband replies: Not as long as it takes you to try hats on! Date: 1916

The Prize Fight, 1814 and 1914
Depictions of the Prize Fight, of 1814 (above) and of 1914 (below). In the earlier version there is as much fighting in the crowd as there is in the boxing ring. Date: July 1914

Bank of punished in a school. Engraving, 1884

Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) bull resting on meadow in fall, autumn. Europe, Switzerland
Alpine Ibex (Capra ibex) bull resting on meadow in fall, autumn. Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Common Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Kyambura Gorge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa

Tuna fishing
Antique illustration of a Tuna fishing

Liebenzell Castle in WAOErttemberg
The historic castle Liebenzell in Bad Liebenzell, Black Forest, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe

Grizzly Bear, Katmai National Park, Alaska
USA, Alaska, Katmai National Park, Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) walking through shallow stream by Hallo Bay

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"Boredom: A Captivating Abyss of Mundanity" In the depths of ennui, one can find themselves yearning for a change, much like the figures depicted in John William Waterhouse's haunting masterpiece "I am half sick of shadows". Their weary gazes speak volumes about the weariness that comes with monotony. John Everett Millais' thought-provoking painting "My Second Sermon" captures another facet of boredom. The disinterested expressions on the faces of his subjects reflect a lackluster existence, where even sermons fail to ignite any spark within their souls. Walter Richard Sickert's "Ennui" transports us to a different era, yet the sentiment remains timeless. The desolate figure in this piece embodies an overwhelming sense of listlessness and dissatisfaction that permeates through every brushstroke. But not all forms are melancholic; sometimes they manifest as absurdity. Take Rik Mayall's iconic character Rick from "The Young Ones", whose antics while filming on location in Bristol brought laughter amidst their aimless pursuits. William Hogarth's satirical depiction titled "The Sleeping Congregation" serves as a reminder that they are even infiltrate places meant for spiritual solace. As worshippers doze off during church service, it becomes evident how easily monotony can seep into our lives. George Studdy's illustration entitled "One Man’s Meat" showcases how even our furry friends aren't immune to tedium. The dog slumped over his food bowl mirrors our own moments when life feels uneventful and uninspiring. Yet amid these portrayals lie glimpses of hope and resilience against boredom's grip. An athlete gracefully leaping hurdles in Winterbach reminds us that challenges can inject excitement into otherwise mundane routines. Three old men observing life passing by on a Bhaktapur street show us that finding joy in simple observation is possible amidst monotony.