Widow Collection (page 5)

HELENE DUCH. ORLEANS 5
HELENE von Mecklenburg- Schwerin, duchesse d'ORLEANS widow of Ferdinand-Philippe (son of Louis-Philippe) at the time of her death. Date: 1814 - 1858

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

Anne Marchss Hamilton Circa 1625 Marchioness
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WIDOW REMARRIES 1950
At Campine, when a widow remarries, the neighbours thoughtfully improvise a band to keep the ghost of her dead husband away Date: 1950

Mourning Dress 1888
A windswept, forlorn young widow stands at the ship's railings - the white cliffs of Dover behind her. Fashionable mourning dress is courtesy of Maison Jays, Regent Street. 1888

MERRY WIDOW CHORUS/1905
The chorus from a Viennese production of The Merry Widow ('Die Lustige Witwe') by Lehar. Date: 1905

MUSSORGSKY/KHOVANSCCHINA
Costume for Martha, a widow, mystic, former mistress of Andrei Khovanski, son of Ivan K : she escapes being drowned, dies throwing herself into a fire

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 4
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Danilo and the widowed Sonia make friends. Date: 1907

LEHAR / MERRY WIDOW 6
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Marsovian guests at the fete Date: 1907

LEHAR, EVELYN LAYE ETC
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Evelyn Laye and Carl Brisson as the widowed Sonia and her admirer Danilo. Date: 1929

Gertrude Lester
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Gertrude Lester as the widowed Sonia Date: 1908

ROSENKRANTZ CONDEMNED
Kristian IV, known for helping the downtrodden, condemns Rosenkrantz to death for forging a bill in order to extort money out of a widow. Date: circa 1630

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

GERMAN WIDOW'S WEEDS
WITWENTRACHT, A German widow in her mourning weeds 16th century

WIDOW SCRAPS PLANS
A young widow, having found consolation for her loss, scraps her plans for an elaborate tomb for her late husband, the general Date: circa 1830

Advert for Jay's mourning dress 1888
A widow stands on the deck of a ship, looking wistfully towards the shore... but also looking decorative and remarriageable, thanks to her mourning dress from Jay's 1888

FASHIONABLE YOUNG WIDOW
Pretty young widow in mourning dress takes tea with a handsome young man while she views the architect's plans for her husband's mausoleum Date: 1820s

LEHAR FIRTH
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's operetta. Date: 1907

LEHAR WIDOW FIRTH
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Elizabeth Firth (as Natalie, wife of Popoff) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's famous operetta. Date: 1907

Lehar Widow Elsie Photo Music Opera Die Lustige
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Lily Elsie in Lehar's operetta
(THE MERRY WIDOW) Actress Lily Elsie (as Sonia) wears the famous Edwardian "Gainsborough" style hat in Lehar's operetta. Date: 1907

MARRIAGE/BELGIUM 1950
At Campine, when a widow marries again, the neighbours thoughtfully improvise a band to keep the ghost of her dead husband away Date: 1950

REMARRIAGE CUSTOM
At Campine, when a widow marries again, the neighbours thoughtfully improvise a band to keep the ghost of her dead husband away Date: 1950

A Lady in Black (oil on canvas)
GLS314019 A Lady in Black (oil on canvas) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 101.6x76.2 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Wandering Thoughts, c. 1855 (oil on canvas)
MAN62963 Wandering Thoughts, c.1855 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 35.2x24.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Elijah Raises the Son of the widow of Zarephath, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665491 Elijah Raises the Son of the widow of Zarephath, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Elijah Raises the Son of the widow of Zarephath)

Portrait of a woman, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7063030 Portrait of a woman, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Mola, Pier Francesco (1612-66); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman)

World War II: Italian poster depicting a widow (son killed in action): Don't betray my son Italy, 1944
GIA4753262 World War II: Italian poster depicting a widow (son killed in action): Don't betray my son.. Italy, 1944 by Boccasile

Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c. 1531/1532 - 1609
3116295 Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c.1531/1532 - 1609. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumous co-founder, with his widow Dorothy Petre, of Wadham College, Oxford)

The Widow, 1890 (Marble)
7332582 The Widow, 1890 (Marble) by Bossche, Dominique Van Den (1854-1906); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Oost-Vlaanderen)

The Widow, 1890 (Marble)
7332584 The Widow, 1890 (Marble) by Bossche, Dominique Van Den (1854-1906); Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; (add.info.: Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Oost-Vlaanderen)

Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c. 1534/1535 - 1618
3116270 Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c.1534/1535 - 1618. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiife of Nicholas Wadham (1531-1609)

His Portrait, 1898 (oil on canvas)
471105 His Portrait, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Boks, Evert-Jan (1838-1914); 102x135 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Enola O Connell, age 32, widow and mother of one child... Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisc. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
Enola O Connell, age 32, widow and mother of one child, ex-housewife, now only woman welder at Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisc

Allegory on Widowhood and Orphanage, 1590-1630. Creator: Lambert Cornelisz
Allegory on Widowhood and Orphanage, 1590-1630

The Young Widow, ca. 1818-21. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
The Young Widow, ca. 1818-21

103-0079520 The Pawn Brokers
IND58771 103-0079520 The Pawn Brokers by Rusinol i Prats, Santiago (1861-1931); Museo del Cau Ferrat, Sitges, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Tomb of Abraham Lincoln, pub. 1865 (engraving)
3468001 The Tomb of Abraham Lincoln, pub. 1865 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65) was the 16th President of the United States

Easter morning, from the susceptible persons point of view (lithograph)
3099540 Easter morning, from the susceptible persons point of view (lithograph) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter morning)

How happy could I be with either (colour litho)
3641564 How happy could I be with either (colour litho) by Anderson, Martin " Cynicus" (1854-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: How happy could I be with either)

The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho)
2818994 The libel trial of Jules Reinach (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The libel trial of Jules Reinach. Madame Henry leaving the court)

The Four Burgomasters of Amsterdam Learning of the Arrival of Maria de Medici on 1 September 1638 (oil on panel)
5310821 The Four Burgomasters of Amsterdam Learning of the Arrival of Maria de Medici on 1 September 1638 (oil on panel) by Keyser, Thomas de (1596/7-1667); 28.5x38 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague

Vanity Fair: Royalty; A Cimiez, Promenade Matinale, Queen Victoria, June 17, 1897 (chromolithograph)
1766123 Vanity Fair: Royalty; A Cimiez, Promenade Matinale, Queen Victoria, June 17, 1897 (chromolithograph) by Guth, Jean Baptiste (1855-1922); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Queen Marie de Medici Disembarking in Antwerp, 1632 (oil on panel)
3937468 Queen Marie de Medici Disembarking in Antwerp, 1632 (oil on panel) by Vroom, Matheus (fl.1620-32); 64x95 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Hudibras Catechiz d, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80), illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451201 Hudibras Catechiz d, from Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80), illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea. The fishermans widow is tossing a bunch of flowers into the sea

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"Widow: A Tapestry of Strength, Resilience, and Legacy" In the annals of history, the word "widow" resonates with tales of remarkable women who defied expectations and forged their own destinies. From Mary, Queen of Scots, whose widowhood became a symbol of defiance against political turmoil, to St. Augustine's mother St. Monica, whose unwavering faith guided her son towards greatness in 4th-century Africa. The image shifts to an oil painting from 1855 depicting a female figure donning a hobble skirt - an emblematic representation of widows' fashion during that era. The Tatler front cover showcases Mrs La Touche Congreve cradling her baby daughter; a poignant reminder that even in times of loss, love endures. Madeleine Force Astor emerges next as she navigated life as the second wife and widow of John Jacob Astor IV during the early 20th century. Her story intertwines with Lily Elsie's enchanting presence on stage – both women embodying strength amidst adversity. Queen Victoria graces our narrative too; her widowhood immortalized through Rev's pen and pencil drawings capturing London Pictures. And let us not forget Franz Lehar's haunting melodies echoing through time – his composition serving as solace for many grieving souls. Yet it is Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph "Migrant Mother" that encapsulates the indomitable spirit within every widow - resilience etched upon faces weathered by hardship during America's Great Depression. Returning to history’s embrace once more, we witness Elizabeth Woodville meeting King Edward IV for the first time – their union transcending societal norms while shaping England’s future. Finally, we find ourselves standing on Chancery Lane Underground Station platform alongside countless widows throughout generations who have faced life head-on despite unimaginable loss – each step forward becoming part of their legacy.