Lovelorn Collection

11 heures du matin, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
11 heures du matin, 1839. 11 o'clock in the morning. Mr. Coquelet voulant offrir un bouquet de violette a M.lle Palissandre

Illustration to "Fred Holdersworth; or, Love and Pride", by Thomas Miller, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Illustration to "Fred Holdersworth; or, Love and Pride", by Thomas Miller, 1850. "I will know my doom before I sleep, " said Fred, sinking on the ground with one knee

Télémaque ravagé par l'amour, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Telemaque ravage par l'amour, 1842. Telemachus ravaged by love. En depuit de Mentor qui le grognait sans cesse / Il butinait chaque matin / Les plus brillantes fleurs pour sa tendre maitresse

In Cupids Surgery (colour litho)
979733 In Cupids Surgery (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Cupids Surgery.); © Look and Learn

Seigen Languishing for His Love, Princess Sakura (Seigen daraku no zu), c. 1889

The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving)
5672883 The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Ms. 2597 At Sunrise, Heart reads the inscription on the Enchanted Fountain
STC141234 Ms. 2597 At Sunrise, Heart reads the inscription on the Enchanted Fountain, facsimile edition of Livre du Coeur d Amours Espris by Rene d Anjou (colour litho) by English School

A lady on a terrace, distraught with unsatisfied longing for her lover
BCC7101 A lady on a terrace, distraught with unsatisfied longing for her lover, her attendants can do nothing to console her, Guler, Pahari School, c.1810 (gouache on paper) by Indian School

Design for If, 1866 (pen & black ink over pencil on paper)
BIR189290 Design for If, 1866 (pen & black ink over pencil on paper) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 18.4x13.7 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

"Why don t you speak for yourself, John?"(chromolitho)
976568 " Why don t you speak for yourself, John?" (chromolitho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Why don t you speak for yourself, John)

Love Offerings (oil on canvas)
CH402085 Love Offerings (oil on canvas) by Harlamoff, Alexei Alexevich (1842-1922); 54.6x40.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas)
1216872 Vigilance and Loves Oblivion (oil on canvas) by Garzi, Luigi (1638-1721) (circle of); 139x147 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

I Dream of Her in the Crashing Waves, 1818. Creator: Theodore Gericault
I Dream of Her in the Crashing Waves, 1818

Manon Lescaut - Young couple in love
Illustration from the story Manon Lescaut by Abbe Prevost. Set in France and Louisiana in the early 18th century, the story follows the hero, the Chevalier des Grieux, and his lover, Manon Lescaut

The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323342 The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Theatrical Pose
An unknown actress strikes a pictureque theatrical pose. Stage lighting is used to create an atmospheric quality. She gazes upwards forlornly with a hand on her heart

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"Lovelorn: A Melancholic Journey Through Art and Longing" Step into the world of unrequited love and heartache as depicted in various artworks throughout history. From Medea's disillusionment to Cupid's surgical attempts at mending broken hearts, these pieces capture the essence souls. In "The Disillusioned Medea, " painted in c. 1640, we witness a woman consumed by despair and betrayal. Her eyes reflect the pain she carries within, a reminder that even the strongest can be shattered by unfaithfulness. Moving forward to "In Cupids Surgery, " a color lithograph showcasing love as an intricate operation. The artist portrays Cupid delicately stitching together fragmented hearts, symbolizing both hope for healing and the fragility of human emotions. Fast forward to 1889 with "Seigen Languishing for His Love, Princess Sakura. " This poignant artwork captures Seigen's longing gaze towards his beloved Sakura, highlighting the torment experienced when separated from one's true love. "The Majors Daughter" takes us back to 1862 through a wood engraving that depicts a young woman yearning for her lover's return from war. Her pensive expression reveals her inner turmoil as she anxiously awaits his safe arrival. Ms. 2597 At Sunrise presents us with an enchanted fountain whose inscription holds secrets only revealed at dawn – perhaps offering solace or guidance to those seeking answers amidst their lovelorn state. On another terrace stands "A lady on a terrace distraught with unsatisfied longing for her lover. " This painting encapsulates the anguish felt when desire remains unfulfilled; every fiber of her being yearns for connection yet finds no respite from this ache. "Design for If" transports us to 1866 where pen & black ink sketchings depict scenes of missed opportunities caused by fear or hesitation - reminding us that sometimes it is our own inhibitions that prevent us from finding love.