Loneliness Collection (#5)

n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850
3478170 n elderly widower, wearing a morning band, waiting at a station, escorted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an elderly widower, wearing a mourning band)

And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from The Story of The Magic Horse
3086239 And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from The Story of The Magic Horse, 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Saint Mathias, 19th century (Epinal print)
THT4305651 Saint Mathias, 19th century (Epinal print); (add.info.: Saint Mathias (Matthias). " Eternal Life. Thus be it." Epinal print. 19th century.); © Jacques Marthelot

The death of Saint Joseph (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195969 The death of Saint Joseph (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Sainte Genevieve (Genevieve de Paris, ca. 420-500) (detail) (1874). Charles Raphael Marechal (1825-1888)
SYC4195715 Sainte Genevieve (Genevieve de Paris, ca. 420-500) (detail) (1874). Charles Raphael Marechal (1825-1888), known as Marechal Jr

Letters E and F: Cheeky and Fierce. Engraving in " Usual alphabet "
DUV4207408 Letters E and F: Cheeky and Fierce. Engraving in " Usual alphabet ". Illustrations on the theme of qualities and defects in children. A. Quantin, printer-publisher, 1885

An old woman drinking her tea, 1850
3478442 An old woman drinking her tea, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an old woman drinking her tea from a tea dish as she sits in self-imposed solitude)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630693 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Lovelace's joyous Muse did not desert him in his solitude" (litho)
8651053 "Lovelace's joyous Muse did not desert him in his solitude" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alice sat alone that evening (engraving)
8639578 Alice sat alone that evening (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alice sat alone that evening)

Winter Scenes, 1937: Snow Fantasy (b/w photo)
8671759 Winter Scenes, 1937: Snow Fantasy (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snow Fantasy)

Frederick William, the Great Elector, at Fehrbellin (colour litho)
8661469 Frederick William, the Great Elector, at Fehrbellin (colour litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frederick William, the Great Elector, at Fehrbellin)

The shipwrecked sailor. Etching in colors, early 19th century, by Shuman, after Craig
MMM5481837 The shipwrecked sailor. Etching in colors, early 19th century, by Shuman, after Craig.; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The shipwrecked sailor)

The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195973 The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach
543218 Pierre Terrail, Seigneur de Bayard (1475-1524) French hero, the knight without fear and beyond reproach, defending bridge at Garigliano alone against 200 Spanish troops for 30 minutes, 1503

The Holy Family (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195957 The Holy Family (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, PeuPalais.; (add.info.: The Holy Family (1870)

Jeremiah (Jeremie), one of the great prophets of the Old Testament, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413213 Jeremiah (Jeremie), one of the great prophets of the Old Testament, chromolithograph from a home bible, 1870; UIG

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Joan of Arc in armor protecting France against her German barbarians
LUX4739154 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing Joan of Arc in armor protecting France against her German barbarians with her sword, entitled Go T'en

The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper
SYC4195966 The Death of Saint Joseph (detail) (1870). Jean Baptiste Auguste Leloir (1809-1892). Pastel on paper. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Plaque of Saint Simeon the stylite (Symeon) (metal)
YOU4420004 Plaque of Saint Simeon the stylite (Symeon) (metal); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Plaque of Saint Simeon the stylite (Symeon), representing the saint at the top of his column

Dido's despair, caricature making fun of Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton's relationship, 1801 (engraving)
MMM5481908 Dido's despair, caricature making fun of Horatio Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton's relationship, 1801 (engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St Helena. Napoleon I on the island of Sainte Helene (Sainte-Helene)
XEE4159387 Portrait of Napoleon I (1769-1821) on the island of St Helena. Napoleon I on the island of Sainte Helene (Sainte-Helene) from Nos-Gloires-Nationales c.1920 (engraving) by Neziere

The old gateway (oil on canvas)
8735736 The old gateway (oil on canvas) by Mostyn, Thomas Edwin (1864-1930); 101.6 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Thomas Edwin Mostyn); Photo © Christie's Images

Cinderella: the young Cinderella sitting among the ashes in the chimney, c.1910 (lithograph)
XEE4143307 Cinderella: the young Cinderella sitting among the ashes in the chimney, c.1910 (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saint Barbara (Barbara), known as the Great Martyrdom, protector of miners, firefighters and architects
PCT4281796 Saint Barbara (Barbara), known as the Great Martyrdom, protector of miners, firefighters and architects, with two of the attributes of her iconography

Cover " Les naufrages du Jonathan", novel by Jules Verne published by Hetzel under the general title of
JAB5034145 Cover " Les naufrages du Jonathan", novel by Jules Verne published by Hetzel under the general title of " Voyages extraordinaire"

Frontispice "The shipwrecks of the Jonathan": the reflective prince (or Kaw-djer), novel by Jules Verne
JAB5034204 Frontispice "The shipwrecks of the Jonathan": the reflective prince (or Kaw-djer), novel by Jules Verne

The poet and writer Dante Alighieri during his exile. 19th century (engraving from "Les grandes infortunes")
ELD4898425 The poet and writer Dante Alighieri during his exile. 19th century (engraving from "Les grandes infortunes" by Changer et Spont)

Ritratto della figlia di Jack La Bolina, 1888. Creator: Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933)
Ritratto della figlia di Jack La Bolina, 1888. Found in the Collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florenz

Girl with dog, 1924. Creator: Schrimpf, Georg (1889-1939)
Girl with dog, 1924. Private Collection

Into the water, c.1919. Creator: Zille, Heinrich (1858-1929)
Into the water, c.1919. Private Collection

The tired of life. study, 1887. Creator: Hodler, Ferdinand (1853-1918)
The tired of life. study, 1887. Private Collection

Christ before Caiaphas. Creator: Campi, Antonio (around 1522-1587)
Christ before Caiaphas. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

"A November Day in Nant-Francon", by J. C. Reed, in the exhibition of the Institute of... 1864
"A November Day in Nant-Francon", by J. C. Reed, in the exhibition of the Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Study of an Old Man, Second half of the 15th century. Creator: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Study of an Old Man, Second half of the 15th century. Found in the Collection of the Istituto Centrale per la Grafica, Roma

Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926 Creator: Sorin, Saveli Abramovich (1878-1953)
Night institution (Boite de nuit), 1926

Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in overcoat and hat and smoking a cigar, walking alone on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales
528726 Winston Churchill (1874-1965) in overcoat and hat and smoking a cigar, walking alone on the deck of HMS Prince of Wales during the Atlantic Conference

Umbrella
Terry F

Negin
Radin Badrnia

When you wear that sexy red dress
Fabien BRAVIN

Alone II
Andrea Fraccaroli

Shapes of Water
Despird Zhang

ask nothing
Michael Groenewald

Solitude
Andreas Magnusson

Fairy
Paulo Dias

wait
Ina Tänzer

Forlorn
Radin Badrnia

Towards the top
Enrico Imac

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"Loneliness: A Journey through Art and Nature" In the depths of solitude, one finds solace in the timeless masterpieces that depict the human condition. Briton Riviere's "Christ in the Wilderness" transports us to a desolate landscape, mirroring our own inner struggles. As night falls, a tawny owl perches against a moonlit sky in Strix aluco's photograph. Its haunting presence reminds us of how they are envelop even the darkest corners of our existence. John William Waterhouse's enchanting painting "A Mermaid" captures both beauty and isolation. Like her, we long for connection amidst vast oceans of emptiness. A gray wolf emerges from foggy obscurity, its silhouette reflecting our yearning for companionship. Canis lupus' search for water mirrors our thirst for meaningful connections in life's misty uncertainties. Vincent van Gogh's melancholic portrayal of a cafe table with absinth evokes feelings of alienation and detachment. The empty chairs remind us that sometimes even crowded spaces cannot fill the void within. Dream Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park invites contemplation amid nature's grandeur. Here, loneliness merges with awe-inspiring landscapes as we seek refuge within their majestic embrace. Rembrandt van Rhijn's "Christ with Arms Folded" portrays divine isolation; his gaze penetrating into our souls as if understanding every ounce of human longing and seclusion. On Guy Fawkes Day 1975, Guy the gorilla stands alone on his anniversary at London Zoo—a poignant reminder that even creatures crave companionship beyond captivity’s confines. In Poor Fauvette’s sorrowful eyes depicted by an oil canvas brushstroke from 1881 lies an echo of vulnerability—her solitary plight resonates deeply within us all. The green wall symbolizes emotional barriers erected around hearts burdened by isolation—an impenetrable fortress shielding individuals from potential pain.