Widowed Collection

Elizabeth Ann Seton
ELIZABETH ANN SETON (nee Bayley) American saint : widowed, she converted to Roman Catholic church, founded religious order and church schools

Two Jubilees - a Harmony in Black and White, 1888. The Pope paid a visit to Queen Victoria at the beginning of 1888. Dressed in white, he was in contrast to Her Majesty who

Queen Victoria at Osborne House, 1865 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]. (Colorised black and white print)

Ruth Gleaning
At Bethlehem, the widowed Ruth goes gleaning in a newly- reaped field where she catches the attention of Boaz, who eventually marries her : her great-grandson will be David

Ww1 Wife with Medal
In a suburban home in the south of London a war widow observes the two minutes silence by reverent contemplation of her dead husbands medal

L'hiver au pays du charbon; L'Iiustration du 11 janvier 1919, 1919. Creator: Lucien Jonas
L'hiver au pays du charbon; L'Iiustration du 11 janvier 1919, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

A Soldier's Widow, 1815/1820. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A Soldier's Widow, 1815/1820

Mrs. Glen Kidston and Archie
Mrs Glen Kidston, formerly Nancy Soames, widow of Bentley Boy racing driver and aviator, pictured with her son Archie, shortly after her husbands death in an air crash

Mouring dress 1916
Widow wearing a black mourning dress in the First World War. Date: 1916

She'll be Queen Yet
Impression of Edward, Duke of Kent showing off his baby daughter, Alexandrine Victoria, later Queen Victoria. After the death of King George IV, his brother, King William IV

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 4
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Danilo and the widowed Sonia make friends. Date: 1907

LEHAR, EVELYN LAYE ETC
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Evelyn Laye and Carl Brisson as the widowed Sonia and her admirer Danilo. Date: 1929

Gertrude Lester
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Gertrude Lester as the widowed Sonia Date: 1908

Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho)
STC308527 Elisabeth of Bohemia stealing the Hungarian crown (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elisabeth of Bohemia (1409-44)

Widowed and Fatherless (engraving)
1059857 Widowed and Fatherless (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

The Widow, 1889 (oil on canvas)
3527225 The Widow, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Jorgensen, Sven (1861-1940); 109x150 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Widowed and Childless (engraving)
1104676 Widowed and Childless (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Childless)

Illustration from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving)
CHT420005 Illustration from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Excursions Of Queen Margaret, The Popular Demonstration At The Exit Of The Queen From The... (colour litho)
2798543 The Excursions Of Queen Margaret, The Popular Demonstration At The Exit Of The Queen From The... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Widowed and Fatherless, exhibited in the Royal Academy (engraving)
1595736 Widowed and Fatherless, exhibited in the Royal Academy (engraving) by Kennington, Thomas Benjamin (1856-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho)
1595675 The London Poor, Sketches in a Common Lodging-House in Spitalfields (litho) by Almond, William Douglas (1866-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Poor)

Ms 372 fol. 243 The Marriage of a Widower, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum)
XIR180602 Ms 372 fol.243 The Marriage of a Widower, from Decrets de Gratien (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Olivia, 1887 (oil on canvas)
CH390483 Olivia, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The sadness in a small kingdom, the rulers of Montenegro among the widows of the seated soldiers... (colour litho)
2815544 The sadness in a small kingdom, the rulers of Montenegro among the widows of the seated soldiers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Widowed and Fatherless (engraving)
1051344 Widowed and Fatherless (engraving) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Widowed and Fatherless)

The Queen Mother in Trent (colour litho)
2809052 The Queen Mother in Trent (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen Mother in Trent)

Marie and Germain from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving)
CHT420004 Marie and Germain from The Devils Pool by George Sand, 1851 (engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ah)

There is no Fireside... 1874 (oil on canvas)
CH402349 There is no Fireside... 1874 (oil on canvas) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Lost in Thought, 1864 (oil in canvas)
AGN35535 Lost in Thought, 1864 (oil in canvas) by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Joanna of Castile before the coffin of her husband, Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy, 1506 (litho)
5997218 Joanna of Castile before the coffin of her husband, Philip the Fair, Duke of Burgundy, 1506 (litho) by European School

Bereaved (engraving)
1060724 Bereaved (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bereaved. Illustration for The Graphic, 29 April 1882.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

The Widows Walk, 1887 (oil on panel)
NUL386991 The Widows Walk, 1887 (oil on panel) by Callias, Horace de (1847-1921); 145x100.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Lady in Black Dress
GG42371 Lady in Black Dress by Carlin, Etienne-Constant (1808-69); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Queen in a prison cell at the Conciergerie, pub. 1794 (hand coloured engraving)
2652824 The Queen in a prison cell at the Conciergerie, pub. 1794 (hand coloured engraving) by Prieur, Jean Louis the Younger (1759-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lady in red coat lays bouquet on a grave, Kirkcudbright
On a cold, snowy winter day, a lady in red coat lays a bouquet of flowers on a grave in Kirkcudbright graveyard, Kirkcudbrightshire, Dumfries and Galloway, SW Scotland. Date: 2010

Poplar Almshouses Founded In The Seventeenth Century, 1926, (c1935). Creator: W Whiffin
Poplar Almshouses Founded In The Seventeenth Century, 1926, (c1935). Woman standing outside Hester Hawes almshouses at Bow Lane in the East End of London

Mariana of Austria (oil on canvas) (detail)
3471110 Mariana of Austria (oil on canvas) (detail) by Carreno de Miranda, Don Juan (1614-85); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid

Marriage a la mode, Plate VI, 1745. Artist: Gerard Jean-Baptiste Scotin
Marriage a la mode, Plate VI, 1745; Silvertongue has been hanged and the countess has taken poison. Her father - a City alderman - removes the ring from her finger

St Elizabeth of Hungary, 1886. Elizabeth (1207-1231) was the daughter of Andras II of Hungary. After the death in 1227 of her husband Louis IV, Landgrave of Thuringia, from plague while on crusade

Queen Victoria, 1900. Victoria (1819-1901) became Queen in 1837 and Empress of India in 1877

Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Artist: William Hogarth
Marriage A-la-Mode: 6. The Ladys Death, c1743. Silvertongue has been hanged and the countess has taken poison. Her father - a City alderman - removes the ring from her finger

Tatler front cover - Mrs Percy Wyndham widowed, WW1
The Hon. Mrs Percy Wyndham, formerly Diana Lister, daughter of Lord Ribblesdale. She married Percy Wyndham in 1913, the only son of the late George Wyndham and Countess Grosvenor

Motherless. A Widowed Father Comforts His Motherless Child. After A Painting By Sir Luke Fildes. From King AlbertAśS Book, Published 1915

Death of Edward VII
The Last Token. Widowed Queen Alexandra placing a single rose in the hands of her husband King Edward VII after his death on 6th May 1910

Partition in India - refugees at Willingdon airport, New Del
A family who lost every male member in the frontier fighting - a forlorn group of refugees at Willingdon airport, New Delhi

The Imperial wedding at St. Petersburg
The Grand Duchess Alexandra Feodorovna, Princess Alix of Hesse, the imperial bride, arrives at the Winter Palace to marry Emperor Nicholas II

Veronica Gambara
VERONICA GAMBARA Italian poet from Brescia : widowed at an early age, she divided her time between the writing of poetry and the education of her children. Date: 1485 - 1550

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"Widowed: A Journey of Loss, Strength, and Resilience" In the depths of sorrow, Elizabeth Ann Seton found solace in her faith, emerging as a beacon of hope for widows everywhere. Queen Victoria's heartache echoed through the halls of Osborne House in 1865. Her widowhood became a symbol of strength amidst personal tragedy. Ruth Gleaning taught us that even in the darkest moments, there is always light to be found. Widowed and alone, she persevered with unwavering determination. The wife adorned with a medal during WW1 exemplified the bravery and sacrifice that countless widows endured during times of war. Mourning dress fashion in 1916 reflected society's acknowledgement and respect for those who were left widowed by the horrors of conflict. "She'll be Queen Yet" whispered hopeful voices as a young woman faced widowhood at an early age. The resilience within her would lead to triumph against all odds. LEHAR's "Merry Widow" captivated audiences worldwide with its tale of love lost and regained. Evelyn Laye et al. , brought this timeless story to life on stage, reminding us that joy can follow grief. Gertrude Lester stood tall amidst adversity after being widowed; her indomitable spirit inspired generations to embrace life's challenges head-on. Mrs Percy Wyndham graced Tatler's front cover as a testament to the strength and grace exhibited by women left behind during WW1 - their stories forever etched into history. The great honors bestowed upon Margherita di Savoia celebrated not only her regal stature but also acknowledged the profound loss experienced by those left widowed in her wake. Elisabeth of Bohemia dared to steal the Hungarian crown while bearing witness to widowhood herself - an act fueled by both desperation and defiance against societal norms.