Sorrow Collection (page 40)

PLAGUE OF LONDON, 1665. Bring Out Your Dead. Call from the driver of a cart that removes dead bodies to a mass grave during the great plague of London, England, 1665. Line engraving, 19th century

CRUCIFIXION & PASSION. Man of Sorrows with Hands Raised. Engraving, c1500, by Albrecht D├╝rer

PLATO (427?-347 B. C. ) meditating before the grave of his teacher, Socrates (c470-399 B. C. ). Wood engraving, 1889
PLATO (427?-347 B.C.) meditating before the grave of his teacher, Socrates (c470-399 B.C.). Wood engraving, 1889

PLATO (c427-c347 B. C. ). Greek philosopher. Plato meditating before the grave of his teacher, Socrates (c470-399 B. C)
PLATO (c427-c347 B.C.). Greek philosopher. Plato meditating before the grave of his teacher, Socrates (c470-399 B.C.). Wood engraving, 1889

The penitent

First Sorrow
The first sorrow - A child with a dead bird 1833

Crocodile Tears
A crocodile with toothache cries tears of pain. Drawing on a postcard by George Ranstead an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

Greek Anti-Allies Propaganda Postcard
Greek anti-British/American propaganda postcard from the Second World War. The caption translates as: " Greeks! If you are sorrowful for the future of your children - pity the British children

Vols. I, II and III
Three ladies read by the sea on a bench, observed by two small dogs. Date: 1889

Contemplation
MODEL RELEASED. Contemplation. Woman resting her head in her hands

Depression, artwork
Depression. Artwork of a man crying

Woman wrapped in a blanket
MODEL RELEASED. Woman wrapped in a blanket

Upset young woman

Rejected by Florence Hardy

Tree, Alexandra, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Memorial, Hiroshima, Japan

The handprints or Sati marks of ladies who died on the pyres, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

Sunset on the beach, Ebeltoft, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Mother and daughter on porch of their farm, Vinales, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Man sleeping, Plaza Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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"Sorrow: A Journey Through the Depths of Emotion" In the midst of chaos and turmoil, a timeless tale unfolds. "Twixt Love and Duty, 1914" captures the essence as two conflicting emotions collide, leaving hearts heavy with regret. An ethereal illustration for Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poem "Maud" transports us to a world where sorrow intertwines with longing. The delicate albumen print evokes a sense of melancholy that lingers in our souls. Max Jacob's portrayal of Hamlet in c1900-1944 encapsulates the anguish and torment that they are inflict upon even the strongest spirits. The artist masterfully captures Hamlet's inner turmoil, his face etched with grief and despair. Albrecht Durer's haunting depiction of "The Man of Sorrows" from Small Passion reminds us that sorrow is an integral part of the human experience. With every stroke, Durer immortalizes the weight carried by those burdened by their own sorrows. From tragic tales like Hiawatha/Minnehaha Dies to historical events such as "The Death of Cato, " sorrow permeates through time and space. These moments remind us that even in our darkest hours, we are not alone in our pain. Yet amidst all this sadness lies a glimmering truth - absence makes heart grow fonder. As we yearn for what is lost or far away, it is through these moments that we truly understand love's depths and its capacity to bring both joy and sorrow. A double bass propped against a wall in Cienfuegos, Cuba stands as a silent witness to countless melodies played with heartfelt emotion. Its presence serves as a reminder that music has long been an outlet for expressing deep-seated sorrows too profound for words alone. "The green wall" whispers stories untold - secrets hidden beneath layers of paint peeling away over time.