Widowed Collection (#2)

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

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

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

Viscountess Ingestre, 1915
Viscountess Ingestre, formerly Lady Winifred Paget, widow of the late Lord Ingestre of the Royal Horse Guards, who died from pneumonia in 1915. Date: 1915

Lady Rosabelle Brand and Miss Rose Bingham
Lady Rosabelle Brand, daughter of the Earl of Rosslyn pictured with her daughter, Miss Rose Bingham (later to become a society beauty and Countess of Warwick)

The widowed Lady Levinge
Portrait of Lady Levinge, wife of the late Sir Richard Levinge, formerly of the 8th Hussars and then attached to the 1st Life Guards in which he served until he was killed at Ypres on 24 October 1914

Wife of Douglas Reynolds, V. C
The former Miss DOris Petersen, newly married to Major Douglas Reynolds, V.C. of the Royal Field Artillery. The Sketch magazine reports that the wedding was a quiet one as the brides family were in

Mourning fashion, WW1
An outfit of mourning for a First World War widow. For the widow who prefers the coat and skirt there is a black Aberdare cord. Date: 1915

Mourning fashion with parasol, WW1
A lady in mourning during the First World War carrying a parasol of black silk bordered with crepe. Date: 1915

Lady Petres milking school, WW1
Lady Catherine Petre, formerly Catherine Margaret Boscawen, wife of Lionel Goerge Carroll, 16th Baron Petre. The 16th Baron, son of the 15th Baron and Julia Mary Cavendish-Taylor

Tatler cover - The Hon. Mrs Lyndhurst Bruce (Camille Cliffor
Front cover of The Tatler featuring the former Camille Clifford (1885-1971), the model for the Edwardian Gibson Girl drawn by Charles Dana Gibson, who married the Hon

Marie Antoinette (1755-93) at the Conciergerie, after a painting by Alexandre Kucharski
XIR5547 Marie Antoinette (1755-93) at the Conciergerie, after a painting by Alexandre Kucharski (1741-1819) c.1792-99 (oil on canvas) by Prieur, Sophie (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Portrait of the Widow Roumy (oil on canvas)
XIR238710 Portrait of the Widow Roumy (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 73x59.5 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Portrait of Louis-Francoise de Bourbon (1673-1743) Mademoiselle de Nantes in Mourning Clothes
XIR221403 Portrait of Louis-Francoise de Bourbon (1673-1743) Mademoiselle de Nantes in Mourning Clothes, after 1710 (oil on canvas) by Silvestre

A Widow and her Son, 1564 (oil on panel)
XIR212951 A Widow and her Son, 1564 (oil on panel) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77) (attr.to); Musee Municipal, Dole, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Weak and the Oppressed, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
XIR206985 The Weak and the Oppressed, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 105x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Veuve et les Orphelins; ); French, out of copyright

Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board)
XKH204868 Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92); 37.7x45 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and Duchess of Argyll, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
XYC203422 Elizabeth Gunning, Duchess of Hamilton and Duchess of Argyll, c.1760 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 239x147.25 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Portrait of Madame Georges Bizet (1849-1926) 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR198412 Portrait of Madame Georges Bizet (1849-1926) 1878 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Jules Elie (1828-91); 104x75 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas)
XAL159364 Portrait of a Woman (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; French, out of copyright

Catherine Parr (1512-1548) sixth queen of Henry VIII of England (1543-1547) and, after she had been widowed, wife of Thomas Seymour. Engraving after portrait by Holbein

Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi, 1795. Joseph Benois Suvee (1843-1807) French painter. Cornelia, Ancient Roman matron who, widowed, devoted herself to educating her jewels, her children Gaius

Mary Somerville (born Fairfax) (1780-1872), Scottish scientific writer, born in Jedburgh. After she was widowed in 1807she had the opportunity to study mathematics and astronomy

Portrait of The Duchess of Kent, Mother of Queen Victoria
Portrait of H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent, mother of Queen Victoria, an engraaving after the portrait by Winterhalter. Formerly Victoria of Saxe-Coburg

Jesus Revives Widows Son
At Nain, he brings a young man - the sole support of his widowed mother - back to life

Francoise De Bretagne
FRANCOISE D AMBOISE, duchesse de BRETAGNE noted for her piety while married, when widowed she became a Carmelite nun, and eventually prioress

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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.