Exhausted Collection (#12)

Man yawning
MODEL RELEASED. Man yawning sitting next to his female partner. This could represent tiredness or marital problems, where he is showing his disinterest

Tired elderly woman
MODEL RELEASED. Tired elderly woman resting with her eyes closed

Double page spread in a diary for 14-19 February
A double page spread in a young persons diary for 14-19 February. Each day is given a small illustration, relating either to the season, or to the anniversary of an historical event

New Years gift / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper celebrates new year nursing his new born son whilst his exhausted wife sit up in bed recovering with a bottle of Ale and a sandwich

D-Day - US Troops resting following initial assault
US troops rest after the initial assault on the Normandy coast. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by

British troops 1916
Exhausted British troops return from the trenches near Bernafay Wood, which had been taken on 3rd July in the early days of the Battle of the Somme

Railway Sleeper - Cardiff Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Welsh rugby fan at Cardiff Station, delighted that Wales beat France 23-11! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Grimsby Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing deep sea fisherman propped up against a bollard at Grimsby Station holding onto his latest catch of a giant cod! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Kings Cross Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing tramp at Kings Cross Station dreaming of wealth as he clutches a copy of the Financial Times. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Oxford Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing University graduate seated on his trunk, nods off at Oxford Station as he studies a map of the London Underground

Railway Sleeper - Bath Station (Christmas)
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Tramp at Bath Station at Christmas. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Downham Market Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Farmer at Downham Market Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Aberystwyth Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Welsh shepherd takes forty winks leaning up against his crook, sitting on a wooden crate at Aberystwyth Station, his trusty Collie sheepdog at his feet

From Dewy Eve to Early Morn
An amusing drawing of two dancers who eventually fall asleep on their feet over the course of an evening

Exhausted by the Polka
Polka Mania : the drawback of dancing with a man wearing spurs

Belgian Dogs Resting
Five exhausted dogs resting in Brussels, Belgium, still harnessed to their cart

Exhausted Soviet Men
Exhausted Russians resting in Prague in the course of their advance towards Germany

Family / Getting Married
Advice to young ladies about to be married - try sitting up for the milk a few nights, it is good practice!

Competitors finishing the Windermere marathon in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Russia / 862 / Rurik Arrives
The viking Rurik becomes governor of Novgorod, at the request of Slavs who are exhausted by long-running inter-tribal wars

CHOPIN / ORR
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician

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"Exhausted: From Ancient Warriors to Modern Times" From the Aztec warriors in 1521 to British troops after six days of fighting in 1944, exhaustion has been a constant companion throughout history. The battle of Hastings and the burning candle at both ends have left many feeling drained and weary. In Melton Mowbray Station, the railway sleeper serves as a reminder of those who have traveled long distances, seeking rest on their journeys. At Euston Station, another tired traveler collapses onto a railway sleeper, finding solace amidst the chaos. At the South Pole in January 1912, Henry Bowers pulls a string with sheer determination etched on his face. His exhaustion is palpable as he pushes himself beyond his limits for exploration. The Humorist Easter Number of 1938 brings some light relief amidst weariness. Laughter becomes an escape from fatigue as people find joy even in their most exhausted states. But it's not just humans who experience exhaustion; even animals like a young pug find respite on wooden benches when they can no longer keep their eyes open. "The end of a happy day" captures that moment when we collapse into bed after giving our all. It's that feeling of accomplishment mixed with utter fatigue that reminds us we've lived fully. So let us remember those moments when we feel utterly spent but also know that through exhaustion comes growth and resilience.