Exhausted Collection (#9)

The Vivandiere from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

Dean Macey in the Decathlon - 400m Sydney Olympic Games 2000 September 2000

Luxury, October 7, 1780. October 7, 1780. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Luxury, October 7, 1780

African Leopard (Panthera pardus) lying down in forest and yawning, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Young lion (Panthera leo) lying down on savanna, yawning, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Two young Lions (Panthera leo) lying down, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Drama on Mont Blanc, Alps, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st August 1902

Dick Turpin (1706-1739), English robber and highwayman, 19th century. Dick Turpin is the subject of many romantic stories, especially his ride to York on his mare Black Bess

Parable of the Good Samaritan. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19
Parable of the Good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan arrives to the inn. Gospel of Luke. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century

Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Exhausted soldier and horse, Turkey
A tired soldier takes break and sits on a low wall beside his trusty steed - World War One era

Soldiers resting in trench 1918
First battalion Northamptonshire Infantry resting in a British Front line trench at Molain, near Vaux Andigny, in France during World War I on 17th October 1918

STALINGRAD 1942-43
Despite impending defeat, an exhausted German soldier fights on until the bitter end. War- torn Stalingrad burns behind him

After the Masquerade, 1850s. Artist: Thomas Couture
After the Masquerade, 1850s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

German deserters at the French frontier, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 4th October 1903

After the Battle of Loitiers, c1850-1866. Artist: William James Grant
After the Battle of Loitiers, c1850-1866

The Fighters, 16th century. Artist: Taddeo Zuccaro
The Fighters, 16th century

The Haymakers, 1880. Artist: Jules Bastien-Lepage
The Haymakers, 1880. From the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. Artist: Robert Brown
Scene from Scenes of Clerical Life by George Eliot, 1883. This series of three tales included The Sad Fortunes of the Rev

Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). Artist: JC Armytage
Spanish guerilla brought to safety, Pensinular War, c1809 (c1840-1897). After David Wilkies painting, The Wounded Guerilla

Angels ministering to Jesus after the Devil has left him, 1897. Artist: James Tissot
Angels ministering to Jesus after the Devil has left him, 1897. (Matthew 4). Illustration by JJ Tissot for his Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ. (1897)

Gang system of child labour, c1885. Teams of children were formed by a contractor or ganger and hired out to farmers as agricultural labour for tasks such as sowing and hoeing

Yawning Apprentice, 1868-1869. Artist: Mihaly Munkacsy
Yawning Apprentice, 1868-1869

Unavoidably Delayed, 1880. Artist: Joseph Swain
Unavoidably Delayed, 1880. An exhausted Member of Parliament, wearing the suit usually depicted in Punch adorning the figure of the Liberal Prime Minister, Gladstone, and carrying a Gladstone bag

Out of The Race, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Out of The Race, 1864. Gladstone says: Permit me to explain - Democracy - Palmerston replies: Oh, bother your explanations! You ve blown your horse, and you re out of The Race

Susi - with piles of toys and presents, looking thoroughly exhausted by it all. 1950s

Stand Easy by H. M. Bateman
Guards wearing bearskin helmets rest their heads for a moment. Date: 1927

The Third Encore by H. M. Bateman
A small man, rather green with exhaustion, mops his brow at the thought of yet another dance with a sturdy lady. Date: 1928

The Boxers Who Fought to a Standstill, H. M. Bateman
Two boxers in the ring lie on the floor having knocked each other out. Even the audience is utterly exhausted. Date: 1933

The Channel Island in German Hands, Evacuees
Refugees from the Channel Islands arriving in London following the German occupation of the islands. Date: 1940

The Channel Island in German Hands
Exhausted evacuees arriving in England after a 20 hour journey from the Channel Islands following German occupation of the islands

Sleeping workmen in a cart
Two exhausted workmen sleeping in the back of a cart. circa 1900

Bermuda Labourer - Outerbridges Lily Field - Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon... Date: circa 1907

Exhausted Housewife
A young overworked housewife or stressed out working woman with a sore neck, lies back in a comfortable armchair and puts her feet up on a leather footstool. Date: early 1930s

Emile Augier, Seated
GUILLAUME VICTOR EMILE AUGIER French writer, exhausted after producing a steady stream of popular social dramas, sits by a table in 1888, towards the end of his life. Date: 1820-1889

Caledonian Market 1930S
An exhausted barrow boy, probably up since the crack of dawn, takes a sneaky afternoon nap behind one of the stalls at Caledonian Road Market, London. Date: early 1930s

More Swedish instruction
Keep fit instructress to exhausted class " Come, come! That won t do at all. You MUST look cheerful. Keep smiling - keep smiling all the time!" Date: 1906

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, study of a Chow
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, a black Chow named Sun-Yat-Sen, or Sunny, who went missing, and was reunited with his master, exhausted and thin. Date: 1927

WW1 - Russian troops rest after battle on Turkish front Date: 1916

Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1
Worn out Derby recruiters snatching some sleep at their offices after a busy night dealing with the final rush of recruits under Lord Derbys group system

Indian officers resting after the 1937 Coronation
Indian officers resting at the foot of the Queen Victoria Memorial after playing their part in the Coronation procession of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937

Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 Olympics
Thomas " Tommy" Hampson (1907 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Pictured on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting

Sleeping Fox
A sleeping fox. Date: 1930s

Lalit Ragini Folio ragamala series Garland Musical Modes
Artokoloro

A tired camel, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Picture No. 11807568
Persian Cat kitten Date:

The Young Princes on their Cruise; at an Elephant Kraal Near Awisawella, Ceylon: 1
THE YOUNG PRINCES ON THEIR CRUISE; AT AN ELEPHANT KRaL NEAR AWISAWELLA, CEYLON: 1. Tame Elephants from the Kraal; 2. Entrance to the Kraal; 3. Elephants Drinking; 4. A Captured Elephant; 5

The Haymakers, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR903545 The Haymakers, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Bastien-Lepage, Jules (1848-84); 160x195 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: (RL19257 LA155416 G21120) Les Foins); French, out of copyright

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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.