Inconsolable Collection

Two Women Call on the Village Artist to See the Memorial Cross they Have Commissioned, 1873
To kvinder besoger landsbykunstneren for at se det bestilte gravkors;Two Women Call on the Village Artist to See the Memorial Cross they Have Commissioned, 1873

The Village Carpenter Bringing a Coffin for a Dead Child, 1857. Creator: Christen Dalsgaard
The Village Carpenter Bringing a Coffin for a Dead Child, 1857

Inconsolable Sorrow, 1884, (1965). Creator: Ivan Kramskoy
Inconsolable Sorrow, 1884, (1965). A bereaved woman dressed in black, stands next to a wreath. A white garment, possibly a christening robe, suggests she has lost a child

King David is inconsolable on receiving the news of the death of his son Absalom, Illustration from the Dore Bible
3665426 King David is inconsolable on receiving the news of the death of his son Absalom, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore

Inconsolable (oil on canvas)
471336 Inconsolable (oil on canvas) by Verhas, Jan Frans (1834-96); 140x91 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas)
474171 The Distressed Poet, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Heaphy, Thomas Frank (1813-73); 87.6x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A lady disconsolate, while the others play Holi, c. 1790 (opaque w / c
6040521 A lady disconsolate, while the others play Holi, c.1790 (opaque w/c, silver and gold on paper) by Pahari School (18th century); 20.5x15.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

The Parting of Abelard and Heloise, before 1780. Artist: Angelika Kauffmann
The Parting of Abelard and Heloise, before 1780. Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bonzo tries to make both ends meet
A sleep-deprived Bonzo tried to pacify twin babies (or rather, miniature Bonzos) with a double-ended bottle of milk. One appears to be settled but the other is inconsolable

Baby (9-12 months) in baby seat crying, (B&W), close-up

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"Inconsolable: A Glimpse into the Depths of Sorrow and Despair" Inconsolable, a word that encapsulates the profound depths of sorrow and despair, and is an emotion that transcends time and boundaries, as depicted in various artworks throughout history. One such portrayal is Ivan Kramskoy's painting "Inconsolable Sorrow" from 1884. With brushstrokes laden with anguish, he captures the essence of inconsolability on canvas, leaving viewers captivated by its raw intensity. The biblical narrative finds solace in art as well. In Gustave Doré's illustration from the Dore Bible (1866), King David mourns his son Absalom's death with inconsolable grief. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the pain experienced when losing a loved one. Artists have also explored inconsolability through different mediums. Whether it be an engraving like "Sketches with the Police at the East End, " or Angelika Kauffmann's masterpiece "The Parting of Abelard and Heloise, " each work showcases individuals overwhelmed by their emotions, unable to find solace. Jan Steen's painting titled "The Lovesick Maiden" transports us to another era where unrequited love leaves its mark on hearts forever shattered. The desolation portrayed here resonates deeply within our souls, reminding us that even centuries apart, human emotions remain unchanged. Yet not all instances of inconsolability are rooted in heartbreak alone; sometimes life circumstances can lead to overwhelming sadness too. Bonzo tries desperately to make both ends meet while Ferdinand VII finds himself imprisoned in France – both scenarios evoking feelings beyond consolation. Even infants experience moments of inconsolability captured through photography; their cries echoing vulnerability amidst a world they are just beginning to comprehend. "Inconsolable" encompasses more than just fleeting melancholy; it delves into emotional states so profound that mere words fall short.