Exhausted Collection

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Aztecs Warriors 1521
Despite the loss of the Fort of Xoloc and the raising to the ground of the Old Palace at Tenochtitlan, the exhausted Aztecs fight furiously on

Platform of Post Office (St. Paul s) Underground Station
Central Line Series. A smart lady, exhausted messenger boy and down-on-his-luck punter seated on a bench on the platform of St

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

The end of a happy day
BAL34330 The end of a happy day by Faed, Thomas (1826-1900); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Scottish, out of copyright

British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944
A group of jocular British soldiers take a rest after six days spent attacking the strongly defended German positions on Mounts Camino and Maggiore, fighting through thick mud and unceasing rain

Fable / Old Man & Death
THE OLD MAN & DEATH An old man, exhausted gathering sticks, calls for Death to take him; immediately Death appears, and the man regrets what he wished for

Exhausted Footman
An exhausted footman, reflected in a dressing table mirror, rests his weary head in his hands and ruminates on the lot of an Edwardian servant

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

West Indies Sombrero
(Leeward Islands) Formerly exploited for its phosphates but, sad to say, the deposits are now exhausted

Zola / Leandre / Rire 1897
EMILE ZOLA French novelist, exhausted after writing his novel Paris, which was published the following year

An exhausted young shop worker
5616471 An exhausted young shop worker; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an exhausted young shop girl who has collapsed after an extremely long week at work. Dated 19th Century)

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 Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000923 The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper)
985023 Horsedrawn Bus, 1899 (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 55.3x75.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horsedrawn Bus. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on paper. Painted in 1899

An idle rich girl and exhausted seamstress
5616028 An idle rich girl and exhausted seamstress; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an idle rich girl and exhausted seamstress. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving)
531485 Dick Turpin (1706-1739) English robber and highwayman. 19th century (colour-printed wood engraving); (add.info.: Subject of many romantic stories especially that of his ride to York on his)

A herd of migrating wildebeests, Connochaetes taurinus, crossing the Mara River. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Study of a Horsecart, 1855-1859

Old Woman and Boy Resting, c1860. Creator: Benjamin Vautier
Old Woman and Boy Resting, c1860

The Dark Hours of Italy; Detachment of infantry, exhausted, resting under protection... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Detachment of infantry, exhausted, resting under protection from cavalry patrols, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhausted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhaisted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement, the men of a column of the 2nd Army fell asleep at the camp, 1917

Resting oxen, 1862. Creator: Jan Bedys Tom
Resting oxen, 1862. Cart with tree trunk

Seated woman next to a small table, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Seated woman next to a small table, 1832-1880

Tired Out (Mother Watched), 1869. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
Tired Out (Mother Watched), 1869

Lou, the baker's servant, fell asleep in the sunlight in front of the house, 1790-1852

En v'la une bonne chasse!... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
En v'la une bonne chasse!... 19th century. Hunting Sketches -....a good hunt!

A Sleeping Saleswoman, 1644-1667. Creator: Gabriel Metsu
A Sleeping Saleswoman, 1644-1667

Landscape with a Removal Cart, 1642-1678. Creator: Willem Schellinks
Landscape with a Removal Cart, 1642-1678

Evening;Evening. Death and the Old Woman, 1887. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Evening;Evening. Death and the Old Woman, 1887

Fishermen at Skagen Beach, 1883. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
Fishermen at Skagen Beach, 1883

Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
'Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "Something seemed to move on the verge of the dip eastward - a mere dot", 1891. From "The Graphic

Premières impressions - Stupéfaction, compression et suffocation, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Premieres impressions - Stupefaction, compression et suffocation, 19th century. The Universal Exposition. First impressions - Stupefaction, compression and suffocation

Scene from "Tess of the D'Urbervilles", by Thomas Hardy, 1891. Creator: E Borough Johnson
'Tess of the D'Urbervilles", By Thomas Hardy; "Tess flung herself down upon the undergrowth of rustling spear-grass as upon a bed", 1891. From "The Graphic

The empty quiver, c1775. Creator: Pierre Antoine Baudouin
The empty quiver, c1775

Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes, 1885. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Un martyr. Le Marchand de violettes, 1885

Les demoiselles des bords de la Seine (été), 1857. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Les demoiselles des bords de la Seine (ete), 1857

Les demoiselles des bords de la Seine (été), 1857. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Les demoiselles des bords de la Seine (ete), 1857

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

Sans asile, 1883. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Sans asile, 1883

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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.