Disillusioned Collection

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Trumpeter Of The Hussars, c1815-20. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Trumpeter Of The Hussars, c1815-20. This figure's uniform identifies him as a member of the hussars--notoriously fearless cavalry--in the French army

D is i L L us i o N e D
Vincenzo Pascale

There He Goes, 1857. Creator: Oscar Gustav Rejlander
There He Goes, 1857

Désillusion!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Desillusion!, 19th century. Disillusionment!

The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773. Creator: Jean Massard
The Broken Jug. ( La cruche cassee), 1773

The Disillusioned One, 1892. Creator: Ferdinand Hodler
The Disillusioned One, 1892

Those to whom fools propound, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho)
IL370473 Those to whom fools propound, illustration from Rabbi Ben Ezra by Robert Browning (colour litho) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Punch cartoon: An Ornament to Society (engraving)
6034820 Punch cartoon: An Ornament to Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: An Ornament to Society)

Jugurtha of Numidia leaving the corrupt city of Rome (engraving)
3647099 Jugurtha of Numidia leaving the corrupt city of Rome (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jugurtha of Numidia leaving the corrupt city of Rome)

Disillusioned, by Thomas Benjamin Kennington (engraving)
726884 Disillusioned, by Thomas Benjamin Kennington (engraving) by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disillusioned)

Agency for deserters from the French Foreign Legion in Algeria (colour litho)
2779471 Agency for deserters from the French Foreign Legion in Algeria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

When She is Alone (litho)
6000186 When She is Alone (litho) by Halmi, Arthur Lajos (1866-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: When She is Alone. Illustration from Jugend)

Disillusioned (engraving)
1048138 Disillusioned (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Disillusioned. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Disillusioned Medea, ca. 1640. Creator: Paulus Bor
The Disillusioned Medea, ca. 1640

The Last Days of Napoleon, c1821, (1866), (1896). A dying and disillusioned Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), dethroned and in exile

The Couple, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection

WW1 - Disillusioned Russian Troops deserting - May 1917. Date: 1917

Faust in Auerbachs Wine Cellar
Faust in Auerbachs wine cellar. Faust, is a legend dating back to early Christianity but in its present form based on Dr. Johann Faust who lived in Heidelberg during the sixteenth century

Deserting Soldiers
Disillusioned with Kerenskys provisional government, soldiers desert from the battle front against the Germans

German Spiritualist Book
Poster for a German book, Der Spiritismus, designed to appeal to a populace disillusioned by their defeat in World War One

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"Disillusioned: A Journey through the Depths of Human Emotions" In the vast expanse of the South Pole, amidst chilling winds and endless ice, Henry Bowers pulls a string that unravels his soul. January 1912 marks a turning point in his life, as he confronts disillusionment head-on. His artistic expression captures this profound feeling with every stroke. But Bowers is not alone in this realm of shattered dreams. In Rabbi Ben Ezra's world, fools present their illusions to those who yearn for truth. Through Robert Browning's poignant words and vivid lithography, we witness the struggle to break free from deceptive facades. A Punch cartoon portrays society adorned with false pretenses - an ornament masking its flaws. Jugurtha of Numidia escapes Rome's corrupt clutches in an engraving that symbolizes liberation from deceitful power structures. Thomas Benjamin Kennington etches Disillusioned onto paper, depicting a figure burdened by shattered expectations and lost hope. Meanwhile, an agency offers solace to deserters from the French Foreign Legion in Algeria - individuals seeking refuge from broken promises. When She is Alone reveals vulnerability hidden behind closed doors; her solitary moments echoing with disillusionment's haunting whispers. Another engraving echoes these sentiments as it captures the essence of disillusionment itself - raw and unyielding. Paulus Bor immortalizes Medea's anguish as she grapples with betrayal and shattered trust; her heart consumed by disillusionment’s fiery wrath. The Last Days of Napoleon unfold before our eyes – a once mighty leader now humbled by defeat – reminding us that even greatness can succumb to disappointment. Yet amidst this sea of despair emerges The Couple on a French postcard from c1900 – two souls united against all odds despite life’s harsh realities. Their love becomes a beacon amid darkness; proof that even within disillusionment lies resilience and hope. These glimpses into the human experience reveal that disillusionment is not exclusive to time or place.