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Distressed Collection (#9)

Capturing the essence of distress through art and imagery, this caption takes you on a journey through various forms of emotional turmoil

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Distressed Poet From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published

The Distressed Poet From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageDistressed Collection: Red Arrow Painted On Blue Wall

Red Arrow Painted On Blue Wall

Background imageDistressed Collection: Old Weathered Door

Old Weathered Door

Background imageDistressed Collection: Blocks Of Eco-Friendly Natural Reclaimed Wood Screwed Together To Form A Flat Pattern Wall

Blocks Of Eco-Friendly Natural Reclaimed Wood Screwed Together To Form A Flat Pattern Wall Surface; Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageDistressed Collection: Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Background imageDistressed Collection: Black And White Of Jesus Dying On The Cross

Black And White Of Jesus Dying On The Cross

Background imageDistressed Collection: Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Little Red Riding Hood Looking At The Big Bad Wolf; Alberta, Canada

Background imageDistressed Collection: Man With Raised Arms, Dove In Background

Man With Raised Arms, Dove In Background

Background imageDistressed Collection: Before, December 15, 1736. Creator: William Hogarth

Before, December 15, 1736. Creator: William Hogarth
Before, December 15, 1736

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens

The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Artist: Jean-Paul Laurens
The Excommunication of Robert the Pious, 1875. Nicknamed the Pious, Robert II (972-1031) was King of France from 996. He was temporarily excommunicated by Pope Gregory V

Background imageDistressed Collection: Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630

The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
The Prophet Jeremiah Mourning over the Destruction of Jerusalem, 1630. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Rescue by Fortunino Matania

The Rescue by Fortunino Matania
The Rescue - a scene on a Swiss snow slope. One skier leans over to rescue a small pet dog who has fallen over the edge of a snowy ledge, much to the distress of a small child. Date: 1922

Background imageDistressed Collection: Vintage photo of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Vintage photo of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

Background imageDistressed Collection: Liverpool Mail in Snow

Liverpool Mail in Snow
The Liverpool Mail encounters heavy weather near Saint Albans, Hertfordshire, and can t spare a thought for the distressed lady stuck in her private carriage

Background imageDistressed Collection: Visiting The Sick

Visiting The Sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1806, Charles Fox Sitting In An Armchair, Obviously Ill. On One Side Of Him Is Mrs

Background imageDistressed Collection: O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?, 1899, (c1915). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey

O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?, 1899, (c1915). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
O Mistress Mine, Where Are You Roaming?, 1899, (c1915). Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney

Background imageDistressed Collection: La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis

La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). Artist: Charles-Melchior Descourtis
La Rixe, (The Brawl), c1780, (1913). After Nicolas-Antoine Taunay (1755-1830). From French Colour-Prints of the XVIII Century. [William Heinemann, London, 1913]

Background imageDistressed Collection: Dr Syntax Lamenting the Loss of His Wife, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Dr Syntax Lamenting the Loss of His Wife, 1820. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Dr Syntax Lamenting the Loss of His Wife, 1820. From The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation, by William Combe. [Ackermann, London, 1820]

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Distrest Poet, 1740. Artist: William Hogarth

The Distrest Poet, 1740. Artist: William Hogarth
The Distrest Poet, 1740. A poor poet, at work in his garret, is interrupted by a milkmaid demanding payment. From William Hogarth, by Austin Dobson. [Hachette Et Cie, Paris, 1904]

Background imageDistressed Collection: Portion of illustration for Mrs Blashfields Parlour Plays, c1901. Artist: Edwin Howland Blashfield

Portion of illustration for Mrs Blashfields Parlour Plays, c1901. Artist: Edwin Howland Blashfield
Portion of illustration for Mrs Blashfields Parlour Plays, c1901. From The Studio Volume 22. [The Offices of the Studio Ltd. London, 1901]

Background imageDistressed Collection: La Fille-mere, c1870-1930 (1924). Artist: Jean Louis Forain

La Fille-mere, c1870-1930 (1924). Artist: Jean Louis Forain
La Fille-mere, c1870-1930 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Background imageDistressed Collection: Bullfight incident, Arles, France, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle

Bullfight incident, Arles, France, 1898. Artist: F Meaulle
Bullfight incident, Arles, France, 1898. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 26th June 1898

Background imageDistressed Collection: Between two mothers, 1902

Between two mothers, 1902. The adopted and the biological mother. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd November 1902

Background imageDistressed Collection: Kidnapping of a young woman in Paris, 1902

Kidnapping of a young woman in Paris, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 21st December 1902

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Supplication, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee

The Supplication, c1823-1870. Artist: Prosper Merimee
The Supplication, c1823-1870. Supplication (also known as petitioning) is the most common form of prayer, Private collection

Background imageDistressed Collection: Athaliah Expelled from the Temple, painted before 1697. Artist: Antoine Coypel

Athaliah Expelled from the Temple, painted before 1697. Artist: Antoine Coypel
Athaliah Expelled from the Temple, painted before 1697. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Palestrina Pieta by Michelangelo, 15th century. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti

The Palestrina Pieta by Michelangelo, 15th century. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti
The Palestrina Pieta, one of Michelangelos best works. From the Accademia Gallery in Florence, 15th century

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Red-Tape Tangle, 1888. The Great British Lion roars out his distress, tied down as he is by red tape and officialdom. There were many complaints at the time that the increasing amount of red tape

Background imageDistressed Collection: The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Irish Vampire, 1885. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Irish Vampire, 1885. A vampire bat hovers over a prone Hibernia. From Punch, or the London Charivari, From Punch, or the London Charivari, October 24, 1885

Background imageDistressed Collection: That Ballot-Boy Again!, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain

That Ballot-Boy Again!, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
That Ballot-Boy Again!, 1872. The Ballot Bill stands up to the House of Lords. This relates to the Ballot Bills passage through the Lords in June 1872. Two amendments had been made

Background imageDistressed Collection: Come to Grief, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain

Come to Grief, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
Come to Grief, 1872. A distressed Ballot Bill makes his way from the House of Lords, hotly pursued by the peers. This relates to the Ballot Bills passage through the Lords in June 1872

Background imageDistressed Collection: Lifeboat to the Rescue

Lifeboat to the Rescue -- a shipwreck, with lifeboat crew and distressed people. 1890

Background imageDistressed Collection: The end of love

The end of love
The Honourable John Maler Collier (18501934) - Pre-Raphaelite Painter and one of the most prominent portrait painters of his generation

Background imageDistressed Collection: Fantastic Adventures - Return of Sinbad

Fantastic Adventures - Return of Sinbad by Chester S. Geier. A man in Arabian dress flies in space on a giant bird of prey. The distressed bird is being attacked by the lasers of several spaceships

Background imageDistressed Collection: Chinese Toddlers - one of whom is rather upset

Chinese Toddlers - one of whom is rather upset
Chinese Toddlers - one bawling his/her eyes out at some frightful injustice (or having just been poked in arm/eye/back by another 2-year-old...). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageDistressed Collection: Forced Marriage

Forced Marriage
THE FORCED MARRIAGE a young girl is distressed at having to marry a monster Date: circa 1770

Background imageDistressed Collection: When The Angelus Is Ringing by H Schrier & C Lodge-Percy

When The Angelus Is Ringing by H Schrier & C Lodge-Percy
Promotional postcard for When The Angelus Is Ringing by Henrietta Schrier & C. Lodge-Percy. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Stratford, 1st November 1915

Background imageDistressed Collection: Gai! Tsigane: Hungarian Gypsy orchestra

Gai! Tsigane: Hungarian Gypsy orchestra
A Hungarian Gypsy orchestra fails to lift the spirits of a solitary drinker. Date: 1886

Background imageDistressed Collection: Babylonian Exile (597-539 BC) of the Jews

Babylonian Exile (597-539 BC) of the Jews
Illustration of a Babylonian Exile (597-539 BC) of the Jews, painted by Bendemann

Background imageDistressed Collection: Foxy Michelin Man - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #3

Foxy Michelin Man - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #3
Isolated ice pockets create interesting visual abstract shapes, textures, and patterns. Reflections of the environment and transparent shapes from the depths below blend this image to a surreal

Background imageDistressed Collection: Ice Serpent - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #7

Ice Serpent - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #7
Isolated ice pockets create interesting visual abstract shapes, textures, and patterns. Reflections of the environment and transparent shapes from the depths below blend this image to a surreal

Background imageDistressed Collection: Map of Indochina 1895

Map of Indochina 1895
Map of Indochina and Malay Archipelago

Background imageDistressed Collection: Map of San Francisco

Map of San Francisco
Antique illustration of a Map of San Francisco

Background imageDistressed Collection: San Francisco, California, USA

San Francisco, California, USA
Antique illustration of a San Francisco, California, USA

Background imageDistressed Collection: North America

North America
Antique illustration of a North America

Background imageDistressed Collection: Liberty - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #4

Liberty - River Sligachan Ice Abstraction #4
Isolated ice pockets create interesting visual abstract shapes, textures, and patterns. Reflections of the environment and transparent shapes from the depths below blend this image to a surreal

Background imageDistressed Collection: Incoming storm and flock of birds

Incoming storm and flock of birds
Flock of Cedar Waxwings flew in front of clouds




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Capturing the essence of distress through art and imagery, this caption takes you on a journey through various forms of emotional turmoil. From Joseph Wright's thought-provoking painting 'The Airpump' to the powerful WWI poster by the Belgian & Allies Aid League, we delve into the depths of human suffering. Vintage textured roses in a basket symbolize faded beauty amidst hardship, while a cartoon depicting someone swallowing yarn highlights the tangled mess that distress can create. Maxwell Gordon Lightfoot's poignant study of a girl from 1910 showcases vulnerability and inner turmoil. An illustration from Pride & Prejudice reminds us that time is fleeting when faced with adversity. A woman patient at St Marys Hospital in London represents physical pain intertwined with emotional anguish. The sound of a crying baby echoes the universal language of distress, while H. R. H. Duke of Edinburgh's visit during 'The Relief of Irish Distress' sheds light on collective efforts to alleviate suffering. Eui vase adorned with leaves signifies resilience amidst chaos, while Gook boho arch and Myung waves evoke an atmosphere filled with both despair and hope.