Mourns Collection

Advert for Jays of London Mourning for families
An advertisement for mourning clothes for all the family from Jays London General Mourning Warehouse. Date: 1888

Grief
A woman holds her head in her arms in this camera study by Hugh Cecil depicting grief

Religion / Egypt / Nephthys
A funerary deity, she mourns the Pharaoh when he dies, and escorts him into the Underworld

Hiawatha / Minnehaha Dies
Hiawatha mourns the death of Minnehaha: " Seven long days & nights he sat there."

Lancelot Mourns Legend
Lancelot mourns for Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, who has died of love for him

Britannia Mourns Edward the Peacemaker 1910
The death of Edward VII, front cover of The Sphere, 14 May 1910. May 1910

Sidi el-Kebir cemetery, Blida
A seated figure overlooks the Sidi el-Kebir cemetery where Blida's founder, Sidi-Ahmed El-Kebir, is buried. Date: circa 1910s

Fable - the Young Widow
THE YOUNG WIDOW A widow who inconsolably mourns the death of her husband finds in time that she is ready to meet suitors and wed again Date: circa 1870

SOLDIER'S DOG MOURNS
A German Shepherd Dog lies above the grave of its master, a casualty of World War One. Date: 1916

Cock Robin Nursery Rhymes Unfortunate Death Thrush
cock, robin, nursery, rhymes, unfortunate, death, thrush, mourns, dear, departed, history, historical, 10132680

GUYNEMER/HEROS DE FRANCE
France mourns the death of her greatest aviator, Georges-Marie Guynemer Date: 1917

EGERIA MOURNS
Egeria, wife of Numa, second king of Rome, is so sad when he dies that she turns into a fountain, the Egerian Spring

Her Cross
A heart-broken young widow mourns her dead soldier husband. His medal, cap and sword are all she has left. 1916

FLORIDA CHIEF DIES
A Florida tribe mourns its dead chief, whose body is ritually burned Date: 1721

CAGED CANARY DIES
A young girl mourns the death of her canary Date: late 19th Century

Apparitions: angels & the ghost of a lover comforts woman
The spirit of a dead man, accompanied by two angels, returns to Earth to comfort his surviving lover. Date: circa 1810

L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho)
XCF290996 L Europe en 1871, 1871 (colour litho) by Hadol, Paul (1835-1875); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving)
1060885 With the Mediterranean Fleet, Midshipmens Adventures on Shore (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Mediterranean Fleet)

A Turkish man from Canakkale pining for his wife (or lost love...!). This card was purchased by an unknown British serviceman based at Canakkale during the Chanak Crisis (late 1922, early 1923)

Queen Mourns Deaths / 1908
The Queen of Portugal mourns over the deathbeds of her assassinated husband, Carlos I, and her son, Luiz Date: 1908

Advert for Jays of London Mourning clothes
A pensive woman sits beneath a tree, modelling mourning attire from Jays of London. Her work basket is perched on a rustic table, and illustrated magazines lie discarded at her feet. Date: 1888

Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife
Your Favourite Song - A grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife whilst their daughter reads her picture book, oblivious to the moderately bizarre tableau a couple of feet to her right

Venus Nymphs Lamenting Death Adonis 1560-65
Artokoloro

Figure Weeping Grave 1827 1829 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Venus mourns the death of Adonis, Hieronymus Cock, Matthys Cock, c. 1551 - before 1558

Dido Aeneas mourns, Arnold Houbraken, Anonymous, 1700 - 1750

Venus mourns the death of Adonis, Philips Galle, c. 1577 - c. 1581

Venus mourns the death of Adonis, Herman van Swanevelt, Lodewijk XIV (koning van Frankrijk), 1654

Crucifixion of Christ, Hieronymus Wierix, 1563 - before 1619

Pieta surrounded by scenes of crucified martyrs, Hieronymus Wierix, 1597 - 1619

Female personification of America as a woman with headdress of feathers and bows, sitting on a caiman, Cornelis van Dalen II, 1648-1664

Triumphant Christ on the cross, Hieronymus Wierix, Hans Liefrinck (I), 1563 - before 1573

Departure of Genius by E Kosa - Death of Jaroslav Vrchlicky
The Departure of Genius by E Kosa - A painting mouring the passing of Jaroslav Vrchlicky (1853-1912) - one of the greatest Czech lyrical poets. Date: circa 1912

Mourning at the grave of his lost love Thora - " Speak from your heaven to me; Child of my dream, love of my life..." Date: circa 1905

Canadian postcard mourning death of Edward VII
Commemorative Canadian postcard mourning the death of King Edward VII - " The Peacemaker" (1841-1910). The card features the Kings last words: " Well, it is over now

Columbia mourns her loss. Date c1881 Oct. 3

Vendome Column 4
A veteran of Napoleons campaigns mourns the destruction of the Vendome column by the Communards who see it as a symbol of the previous regime. Date: 8 May 1871

Britannia mourns the death of Queen Victoria
Front-cover of The Sphere showing Britannia mourning the loss of Queen Victoria who died on the 22nd January 1901. Date: 1901

Grief. Conceptual artwork of a tearful eye and a candle, representing grief and remembrance

Mourning Gambetta
France mourns Gambetta

Procession in Petrograd
A solemn procession on the Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd, mourns those who gave their lives in the name of freedom. Date: March 1917

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"Mourning for Families: A Tribute to Grief and Resilience" In the depths of sorrow, Jays of London stands as a beacon of solace, offering heartfelt condolences to families in their time of mourning. As we navigate through life's inevitable losses, grief becomes an intricate part of our human experience. Just like the ancient Egyptians who sought solace in Nephthys, the goddess of mourning and lamentation, we too find comfort in rituals that honor our departed loved ones. From elaborate funeral processions to serene moments spent at Sidi el-Kebir cemetery in Blida, these customs remind us that grieving is not only a personal journey but also a collective one. Throughout history, legends have mourned with great intensity. The tragic tale of Hiawatha and Minnehaha echoes through time as their love story ends abruptly with Minnehaha's untimely death. Lancelot's heart-wrenching sorrow over King Arthur's demise showcases the profound impact loss can have on even the most valiant souls. Even within nursery rhymes and fables lies a poignant reminder that mourning transcends age and culture. Cock Robin's unfortunate demise leaves his feathered friends grieving deeply while Guynemer - one of France's greatest heroes - is mourned by an entire nation for his bravery during World War I. In times when nations unite under shared grief, such as when Britain bid farewell to King George V or when Egeria mourns her lost love in ancient Roman mythology; it becomes evident that mourning knows no boundaries – it connects us all. But perhaps one of the most touching examples comes from man's best friend - Soldier’s Dog Mourns – reminding us that animals too feel loss keenly and share our pain without uttering a single word. Through every tear shed and every ache felt deep within our hearts, let us remember that mourning is not just about sadness; it is a testament to the love we hold for those who have departed.