Dismay Collection (#2)

Cartoon, Delicious Dreams! Castles in the Air! Glorious Prospects! Vide An Afternoon Nap after the Fatigues of an Official Dinner, by James Gillray

The Bubblers Bubbl d, 1720 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF362954 The Bubblers Bubbl d, 1720 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cole, James (fl.1720-43); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Devil take the Hindmost ; satire on the South Sea Bubble of 1711-20;)

Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel)
BAL251375 Lady seated by a Virginal (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 42.8x32.9 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Tsar Boris Godunov (1551-1605) and Tsarina Martha, 1874 (oil on canvas)
BAL231445 Tsar Boris Godunov (1551-1605) and Tsarina Martha, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); 72x100 cm; Art Museum, Samara, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper)
XKH145570 The Doubting Thomas (red chalk on paper) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 33x50.6 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Young man wearing a wet shirt, lying on stairs

Student wearing a suit and glasses, sitting in front of a painting

Man shrugging, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Off to War - WWI - Couple pose for Studio portrait. The ladys face says it all... Date: circa 1914

Billiards Illustrated - A Little Too Fine
A fisherman fly fishing in a Scottish Loch is thwarted in his attempts to land a sprightly salmon by his choice of fishing line, which appears to be far too thin

God rest you, merry gentleman, let nothing you dismay. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt standing at an open window greeting a group of men singing Christmas carols; the carolers are John D

The Novice: Anyhow, now I know which is reverse 1927
Young lady reverses her car into the back of a shop window. Date: 1927

Premature Presents
Presents prematurely discovered by small boy, to his nurses dismay Date: circa 1890

French theatre
M. E. Paillerons play, La Souris being performed. The male lead actor holds out a small doll which seems to upset the woman greatly

Christmas in the home of a peace crank
A man rather disdainfully labelled as a peace crank watches in dismay as his children play aggressively with a variety of war-inspired toys during World War One

Coloured Cousins
To Gladstones dismay, his coloured cousins arrive from the West Indies, hoping to be welcomed into Britain

Electing a President
General Cavaignac looks on with dismay, Louis Napoleon waits complacently, as France rejects monarchy in favour of a Republic. Napoleon has his own ideas about that

Bridegroom Arrested
At Coutances, Normandie, a bridegroom is spotted during his wedding procession, and police arrest him during the wedding breakfast, to the dismay of his new bride

Persephone & Pluto
Summer turns to Autumn, and to her dismay Persephone (Proserpina) must ride with her husband Pluto (Hades) in his chariot to the underworld until the following Spring

Vikings Raid France
Charlemagne, King of the Franks, watches in dismay as Viking raiders attack the coast of France

Birth of New Germany
The birth of the third reich is viewed with alarm and dismay by other nations. The nativity scene is composed of an aryan peasant family nurturing their new saviour

Cattle Going to Market
A herd of cattle being goaded to market through a suburban area, much to the dismay of a Walls ice cream van, which seems to have got caught up in everything

Camping Couples & Corgi
Two couples sit on deckchairs and have breakfast from dog bowls on a camp site, much to the dismay of a Corgi

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In a world filled with diverse emotions, dismay takes center stage, and is the feeling that grips our hearts when unexpected events unfold before us, leaving us bewildered and disheartened. Like Xenophon reaching the vast expanse of the sea after an arduous journey, we are often met with unforeseen obstacles on our own paths. Even renowned figures like George Best, a Manchester United footballer, find solace in the comforting embrace of teammates like Tony Dunne during moments of dismay. Just as they offer support to one another, we too rely on those around us to help navigate through life's frozen ponds. Dr Syntax's lamentation over the loss of his beloved wife echoes deeply within our souls. We can relate to his sorrow and understand how grief can consume us entirely. Yet it is in these moments that heroism and humanity shine brightest - depicted beautifully in a captivating oil painting from 1840. Like Oliver Twist plucking up his spirit amidst adversity, we must gather courage when faced with despair. The waltz reminds us that even amidst chaos and confusion, there is beauty to be found if we dare to look for it. Gratitude becomes paramount as illustrated by "My Lord" expressing appreciation for entertainment received - reminding us to cherish every moment bestowed upon us. However, sometimes even an old person in gray cannot escape feelings tinged with dismay; such is the nature of life's unpredictability. Incidents encountered during a young civilian's first year in India serve as reminders that unfamiliar territories may bring both excitement and dismay simultaneously. And just as Hotspur meets his tragic end on the battlefield, artists capture their own sense of disillusionment through their work - exemplified by "The Dismayed Artist. " Dismay intertwines itself into various aspects of human existence; it serves as a reminder that life does not always go according to plan. But within this emotion lies resilience and growth – an opportunity to rise above adversity and forge a path towards brighter horizons.