Mourning Collection (#5)

Religion. The Hussites mourn Jan Hus, Bohemia (Czech Republic), 1415. Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1920
2636259 Religion. The Hussites mourn Jan Hus, Bohemia (Czech Republic), 1415. Postcard, Czechoslovakia, c.1920.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Religion. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

Young widow Anonymous painting of the 19th century
JEB4960194 Young widow Anonymous painting of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Young widow Anonymous painting of the 19th century.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2024

Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason
FLO4691319 Widow and young man taking coffee in a restaurant talking to a stone mason. She says, And don't forgot in large letters, A good father, fine spouse, he leaves an inconsolable widow

COSTUME: hat: mourning bonnet, Meldrum East End Drapery Warehouse, Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy, c
3548205 COSTUME: hat: mourning bonnet, Meldrum East End Drapery Warehouse, Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy, c. 1875-1885 (silk, cotton, glass, metal); Glasgow Museums

COSTUME: hat: mourning bonnet, Meldrum East End Drapery Warehouse, Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy, c
3548201 COSTUME: hat: mourning bonnet, Meldrum East End Drapery Warehouse, Scotland, Fife, Kirkcaldy, c. 1875-1885 (silk, cotton, glass, metal); Glasgow Museums

A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850
3478268 A Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a Parson giving comfort to a bereaved woman)

Infant mortality, 1850
3478346 Infant mortality, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting infant mortality: mother weeping for the loss of her baby who is being carried away by the Angel of Death)

A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850
3478335 A father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a father returning home to be by his daughter's deathbed)

A dying man, 1850
3478330 A dying man, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a dying man in bed with his wife crying at the end of his bed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A widow, 1850
3478264 A widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a widow grieving for her loss, whilst her children look on. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A young man wearing a black armband, 1850
3478247 A young man wearing a black armband, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young man wearing a black armband, which would be worn to show that the wearer was in mourning)

A woman grieving, 1850
3478235 A woman grieving, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman grieving. Illustrated by Arthur Hughes (1832-1915)

Widow, 1851 (painting)
8719850 Widow, 1851 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 38x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

The first mourning, 1888 (oil on canvas)
8724776 The first mourning, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires

Statue of Prince Leopold at the Albert Memorial Chapel (engraving)
8631297 Statue of Prince Leopold at the Albert Memorial Chapel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Prince Leopold)

Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes, St Paul's Cathedral, London (litho)
8672102 Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes, St Paul's Cathedral, London (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial Service for Cecil Rhodes)

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Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo)
3033729 Mourning custom of a Northern tribe of central Australia, c.1913 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widows of a recently deceased man would cut off their hair)

The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337990 The death of Nelson, 21 October 1805, 1807 (oil on canvas) by Devis, Arthur William (1762-1822); 195.6x261.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The death of Anne of Boheme (1366-1394), known as the Good Queen Anne, the first wife of Richard II of England
FLO4630624 The death of Anne of Boheme (1366-1394), known as the Good Queen Anne, the first wife of Richard II of England (1367-1400) in her bed, surrounded by companions, courtiers and clerics

Portrait of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon (1635-1719)
ELD4849056 Portrait of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise (Madame) de Maintenon (1635-1719), favorite of Louis XIV (Francoise d'Aubigne)

France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the death of Emperor Napoleon III in London, 1873
LUX4730773 France, Photograph of an engraving depicting the death of Emperor Napoleon III in London, 1873; (add.info.: France)

The Four Bears, Mah-to-Toh-pa, second chief of the Mandan or Numakiki nation
FLO4688567 The Four Bears, Mah-to-Toh-pa, second chief of the Mandan or Numakiki nation. In undress, being in mourning, with a few locks of hair cut off

American Civil War (1861-1865): Couple from the southern United States with a black servant gathering on the grave of
NWI4830079 American Civil War (1861-1865): Couple from the southern United States with a black servant gathering on the grave of their son, soldier who died in battle, 1860s

La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving)
5675102 La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Fishermans woman mourning his husband dead at the sea in Paimpol, Bretagne, France)

Gene: Michelangelo's Pieta, 1885
LUX4712656 Gene: Michelangelo's Pieta, 1885; (add.info.: Gene: Michelangelo's Pieta, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Les fees des capuchins kneeling in front of a tomb - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637551 Les fees des capuchins kneeling in front of a tomb - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), d'une illustration par Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Anne, Duchess of Brittany, Queen of France, 1477-1514. Anne of Brittany, Queen of France
FLO4570815 Anne, Duchess of Brittany, Queen of France, 1477-1514. Anne of Brittany, Queen of France. In mourning clothes with pet dog and parakeet in a birdcage

A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. Unable to pay six guineas
FLO4717990 A sailor cheated out of his share of the prize money by his navy. Unable to pay six guineas, Jack Tar dies of grievance in the lobspound (prison)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220634 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Three sisters grieving, 1850
3478369 Three sisters grieving, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting three sisters grieving the loss of their sister by her unmarked grave. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850
3478344 A mother weeping over an empty cradle, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother weeping over an empty cradle after losing her infant)

A young girl on her deathbed, 1850
3478336 A young girl on her deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl on her deathbed. Illustrated by John Lawson. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850
3478332 Daughters beside their mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughters beside their mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850
3478331 A daughter beside her mother's deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter beside her mother's deathbed. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Family members around a deathbed, 1850
3478328 Family members around a deathbed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting family members around a deathbed. Illustrated by Mary Gow (1851-1929) an English water-colourist and illustrator

A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850
3478271 A mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and daughter-in-law mourning their loss)

One Parent Family, 1850
3478134 One Parent Family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled One Parent Family depicting a widow worn out by grief and poverty, being comforted by her little boy)

The death bed of President Abraham Lincoln, 19th century (engraving)
2601205 The death bed of President Abraham Lincoln, 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats
2604056 Russian Baltic Fleet attacking fishing boats; (add.info.: Russo - Japanese War 1904 - 1905: The Dogger Bank incident, October 1904)

A grieving mother and father, 1850
3478265 A grieving mother and father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a grieving mother and father. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A woman mourning in her pew, 1850
3478260 A woman mourning in her pew, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman mourning in her pew. Illustrated by George John Pinwell (1842-1875) a British water-colourist and illustrator

A mother comforting her daughter, 1850
3478225 A mother comforting her daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother comforting her daughter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A maid comforting the young widow, 1850
3478224 A maid comforting the young widow, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a maid comforting the young widow. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Is this life worth living (engraving)
8631593 Is this life worth living (engraving) by Woodhouse, William Arnold (1857-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Is this life worth living, sad dog. Illustration from Black and White)

Tristan and Isolde (engraving)
8631162 Tristan and Isolde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan and Isolde)

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David mourning for Absalom (litho)
8675941 David mourning for Absalom (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David mourning for Absalom. 2 Samuel 18:33)

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"Mourning: A Reflection on Grief and Remembrance" In the depths of sorrow, Mary, Queen of Scots found solace in mourning. As she faced her tragic fate, her heart heavy with loss, she exemplified the power of resilience amidst adversity. The New Jerusalem, a vision of hope from c1900, reminds us that even in times of mourning, there is a glimmer of light that guides us towards healing, and is through our collective grief that we find strength to rebuild and create anew. An advert for Jays of London Mourning for families speaks to the universal need for support during times of bereavement. In their compassionate services lies an understanding that mourning is not meant to be endured alone but shared amongst loved ones. On the hallowed grounds where valor met tragedy stands the Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield. Here we witness how mourning transcends borders and unites nations in honoring those who sacrificed everything for freedom's cause. Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus captures the raw intensity and anguish experienced when losing a cherished companion. This poignant artwork immortalizes grief as an essential part of being human – a testament to love's enduring impact. In The Death of Socrates painted in 1787, we witness profound sadness mingled with reverence as philosophy mourns its greatest martyr. Through this masterpiece, we are reminded that even great minds can succumb to mortality's grasp. Queen Victoria and her children draped in mourning attire at Windsor Palace remind us that grief knows no boundaries – it touches both royalty and commoners alike. Their somber presence serves as a reminder that loss unifies humanity under one shared experience. Tilda Swinton's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986) brings forth an exploration into art as catharsis during moments marked by sorrowful introspection. Through creativity emerges healing; through artistry, we find solace.