Divorce Collection (page 2)

Napoleon announces to Josephine the scheduled day for signing the divorce papers
XEE4150781 Napoleon announces to Josephine the scheduled day for signing the divorce papers, 1809 - Long family interview in which divorce is definitively agreed between Napoleon

Aveling and Porter Road Roller DM 3079
Aveling & Porter BHO class Road Roller, regn. DM 3079, number: 7632. Built in 1912 by Aveling & Porter at Rochester, powered by a 5 Nhp single-cylinder steam engine

King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
King Henry the Eighth and Anna Bullen, ca. 1728

Aveling & Porter Road Rollers DM3079 and NT4368
Aveling & Porter Road Roller, regn. DM3079, number 7632, Alison, owned by Fred Dibnah and built by Aveling and Porter in 1912

Victorian satirical cartoon on married life
Vintage engraving of a victorian satirical cartoon, 19th Century. The Satires of Cynicus.The Old, Old story

The Trial of Queen Catherine, 19th century, (c1920). Artist: Henry Nelson O Neil
The Trial of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536), 19th century (c1920). From Story of the British Nation, Volume I, by Walter Hutchinson. (London, c1920s)

I tried to make him stay
Charlaine Gerber

Paint It, Black
Laura Mexia

alternate interior
Franco Maffei

sad rose
Yahia Alsharif

Escapism
Maarten Léon

Photographs of street scenes in Reno, United States of America, where divorce proceedings can be secured promptly. Captioned United we stand; divided we stand it better: Gretna Green reversed; Reno

Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak)
5890677 Ceremonial bedhead made for the marriage of King Henry VIII and Anne of Cleves, 1539 (oak) by English School, (16th century); 83.9x195.6x11.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Marriage of Convenience, 1883 (oil on canvas)
GLS62456 The Marriage of Convenience, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910); 104.8x154.3 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Catherine of Aragon, from Henry VIII by William Shakespeare, 1866 (oil on canvas)
MAN277412 Catherine of Aragon, from Henry VIII by William Shakespeare, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.88); 107.5x153.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

L'imperatrice Josephine (1763-1814) fainting on her break with Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
ELD4896553 L'imperatrice Josephine (1763-1814) fainting on her break with Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in December 1809

Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print)
7315175 Catherine of Aragon pleading her case before Henry VIII, 18th century (print) by Westall, Richard (1765-1836) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Caroline Mathilde (Caroline-Mathilde) of Denmark (1751-1775) forced to sign the divorce documents following her
ELD4885957 Queen Caroline Mathilde (Caroline-Mathilde) of Denmark (1751-1775) forced to sign the divorce documents following her extramarital adventure in 1772

When I'm gone I'll be yours, yours for a song
Charlaine Gerber

Madame Sulking, Couple, He is Reading the Newspaper and She is Sitting on the Sofa and is Offended
7280215 Madame Sulking, Couple, He is Reading the Newspaper and She is Sitting on the Sofa and is Offended by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Sulking, Couple)

DDE-90034733
Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) in the Danube Delta, a UNESCO world heritage and Ramsar site. Pair sitting on branches of a willow tree. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

L Assiette au Beurre, number 127, Satirical in Colours, 1903_9_5
ICA4883725 L Assiette au Beurre, number 127, Satirical in Colours, 1903_9_5 by Camara, Leal de (1877-1948); (add.info.: Marriage, Adultere)

Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII, 1529 (colour litho)
5999521 Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII, 1529 (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cardinal Wolseys last interview with King Henry VIII)

The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_2_8 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885)
ICA4936094 The Illustrated Voltaire, 1880_2_8 - Illustration by Louis Alexandre Gosset de Guines dit Gill (1840-1885): Divorce - Dumas Alexandre (son)

Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho)
5207759 Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleon and the First French Empire, 1804-1814)

After the divorce (litho)
7201769 After the divorce (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the divorce. Illustration from The King (George Newnes, Limited, London)

"Antiochus (ou Antiochos) et Stratonice (ou Stratonike)"(Antiochus and Stratonice) Antiochus
FIA5357899 " Antiochus (ou Antiochos) et Stratonice (ou Stratonike)" (Antiochus and Stratonice) Antiochus, fils du roi Seleucos (ou Seleucus)

Une remontrance (An Admonition). Un couple en crise maritale visite un pretre orthodoxe et recoit une lecon de conduite
FIA5366878 Une remontrance (An Admonition). Un couple en crise maritale visite un pretre orthodoxe et recoit une lecon de conduite morale

Na wygnaniu I
Paweł Szamreta

Again, Madame, whether you do or do not want to divorce, you are perfectly free, 1832

The Divorce of Henry VIII: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530
JLJ4619606 The Divorce of Henry VIII: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey (1475-1530) and Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536) in 1533 - Scene of the play " The Famous History of the Life of King Henry

Republican divorce: a scene of reconciliation at the time of the French revolution
JLJ4563303 Republican divorce: a scene of reconciliation at the time of the French revolution between two wives about to divorce

Cartoon on divorces: Series "The Beautiful Days of Life"
JEB4914332 Cartoon on divorces: Series " The Beautiful Days of Life" : " A request for separation...". Engraving by Honore DAUMIER (1808-1879)

Couple married then divorce, "Le Manuel du divorce"by Chicaneau
LSE4094608 Couple married then divorce, " Le Manuel du divorce" by Chicaneau, illustration by Albert Robida (1848-1926), couv. " The Caricature", 30/04/1887

Napoleon announcing to Josephine his intention to divorce her (engraving)
970943 Napoleon announcing to Josephine his intention to divorce her (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Divorce of Eleanore of Aquitaine and Louis VII (chromolitho)
667195 The Divorce of Eleanore of Aquitaine and Louis VII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Divorce of Eleanore of Aquitaine and Louis VII)

Comic postcard, Woman with four children getting divorced Date: 20th century

Who Said Divorce (colour photo)
3094367 Who Said Divorce (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who Said Divorce. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Henry VIII of England meeting Francis I of France on horseback at the Field of the Cloth of Gold, 7 June 1520. Coats of arms hang from trees and knights in armor and heralds gather for a tournament

Woman in costume as a lawyer from the comedy Le Divorce, Paris, late 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Depose published by S. Miller, London, 1880s

The Trial of Queen Catherine of Aragon, 1848 (oil on canvas)
BIR108326 The Trial of Queen Catherine of Aragon, 1848 (oil on canvas) by O Neil, Henry Nelson (1817-80); 42.5x64.8 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Cover of "Le Sans-Panlotte", number 28, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4868548 Cover of " Le Sans-Panlotte", number 28, Satirique en Couleurs, 1879_4_14: Un ange liberateur... - Republican, Feminisme anti, Marriage, Divorce

Cartoon, Child sent to bed for misbehaviour. 1923

The Trial of Queen Katherine, c. 1880 (oil on board)
PNH367496 The Trial of Queen Katherine, c.1880 (oil on board) by Pott, Laslett John (1837-98); 31x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study for a larger picture of the same title)

The Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (engraving)
606861 The Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Divorce: A Historical Journey Through Heartbreak and Change" In the annals of history, it has been a topic that transcends time and culture. From the political maneuverings of Thomas Cromwell, an English statesman who played a pivotal role in Henry VIII's quest for marital freedom, to Eleanor embarking on Crusades while her husband was left behind, it has shaped destinies. One cannot ignore the infamous Catherine of Aragon and her battle against divorce from King Henry VIII. This struggle not only altered England's religious landscape but also paved the way for future generations to question societal norms. Even caricatures like Archdeacon Dunbar, an Anglican clergyman depicted with humor and satire, remind us that divorce is not just a legal process but one that affects individuals deeply. The Duke of Argyll seeking solace in his solicitor at law courts highlights how even those in positions of power can find themselves entangled in the complexities of separation. Empress Josephine's illustration from "Little Journeys to the Homes" serves as a reminder that divorce knows no boundaries or social status. It touches lives across continents and throughout history. Amidst this turmoil lies an alternate interior – a space where shattered dreams reside alongside newfound independence. The sad rose symbolizes love lost but also hints at new beginnings waiting to bloom amidst adversity. Photographs capturing street scenes in Reno, United States – known as "the Divorce Capital" – showcase how society adapts to changing attitudes towards marriage dissolution over time. Historical artifacts such as ceremonial bedheads made for royal marriages exemplify how divorces were once rare occurrences reserved for monarchs alone. Contrastingly, paintings like "The Marriage of Convenience" depict more common experiences faced by everyday people navigating complex relationships. Through it all stands Catherine of Aragon herself - immortalized by William Shakespeare - reminding us that even centuries later, her story continues to resonate with those who question the boundaries of love and commitment.