Overworked Collection
Burning the candle at both ends, a common plight of the overworked. From the Church Army Advertisement to Donald Iain Smith's struggles, their stories echo through time
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Burning the candle at both ends, a common plight of the overworked. From the Church Army Advertisement to Donald Iain Smith's struggles, their stories echo through time. Just like 'The Tired Seamstress' in 1866, depicted on canvas with exhaustion etched on her face. La Fontaines Fables tell tales of burdened creatures; 'The Ass and his Masters, ' where even animals feel overwhelmed. The Horse and the Ass share a similar fate, carrying loads beyond their capacity. In households across history, we find evidence of exploitation. 'The Maid-Of-All-Work is put upon, ' as Betsy rushes to wash up breakfast dishes. Bon coeur's illustration for Le Pele-Mele in 1906 captures the weariness that comes from too much work. 'Tired Out' resonates deeply with its color litho depiction from 1904 - a visual representation of exhaustion felt by many who are pushed beyond limits. Even our Supreme Court faces this struggle: unequal to ever-increasing labor thrust upon it. 'Trop d Ouvrage. ' exclaims a colorful litho artwork, highlighting the overwhelming workload faced by individuals everywhere. Queen Victoria herself witnessed firsthand the hardships endured by the poor during her visit to a cottage home in 1901. Overworked - an all-too-familiar concept throughout history; it knows no boundaries or timeframes. Let us remember these hints as reminders that balance and rest are essential for our well-being.