Departure Scene Collection

Black figure amphora, mid-6th century BC (ceramic)
HSC270378 Black figure amphora, mid-6th century BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Girl I Left Behind Me, 1886 (oil on panel)
MAN277416 The Girl I Left Behind Me, 1886 (oil on panel) by Caldecott, Randolph (1846-86); 20.9x30.3 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK

The Sacrifice to the Fatherland, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR316638 The Sacrifice to the Fatherland, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Moreau de Tours, Georges (1848-1901); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

The Embarkation of the Goths AD 269, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho)
IL281004 The Embarkation of the Goths AD 269, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection

Farewell Fair Lily, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (1809-92), published by Hodder & Stoughton
IL274113 Farewell Fair Lily, illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson (1809-92), published by Hodder & Stoughton, 1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Farewell, 1867 (oil on board)
AGR290627 Farewell, 1867 (oil on board) by Bakalowicz, Wladyslaw (1833-1907); 55.6x45.4 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Attic red-figure lekythos depicting Herakles (pottery)
AMQ100581 Attic red-figure lekythos depicting Herakles (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

An officer of Light Dragoons taking leave of his wife, c. 1795 (oil on canvas)
NAM237681 An officer of Light Dragoons taking leave of his wife, c.1795 (oil on canvas) by Singleton, Henry (1766-1839); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; British, out of copyright

Rakoczi Ferenc bids farewell to his people as he goes into exile in February 1711, c
CHT290001 Rakoczi Ferenc bids farewell to his people as he goes into exile in February 1711, c.1900 (colour litho) by Hungarian School

Attic red-figure lekythos depicting Herakles (ceramic) (detail of 100581)
AMQ419813 Attic red-figure lekythos depicting Herakles (ceramic) (detail of 100581) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek, out of copyright

Charles V (1500-58) leaving the town of Dort (oil on canvas)
LST257069 Charles V (1500-58) leaving the town of Dort (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); 59.1x98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Roman Emperor; King of Spain, Naples)

Parade of the Scots Fusilier Guards at Buckingham Palace on the morning of their
NAM280803 Parade of the Scots Fusilier Guards at Buckingham Palace on the morning of their departure for the Seat of War, March 2nd 1854, engraved by E. Walker, published by Colnaghi & Co

Les Adieux, 1870 (pencil with grey wash heightened with bodycolour)
Ma360522 Les Adieux, 1870 (pencil with grey wash heightened with bodycolour) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 24.7x17.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Farewell Audience of French Ambassador Charles Gravier (1717-87), Comte de Vergennes
CHT271765 Farewell Audience of French Ambassador Charles Gravier (1717-87), Comte de Vergennes, with the Sultan Mustafa III (1717-74) in Constantinople on 17th December 1768 (gouache on paper)

Holiday postcard from Saint-Brieuc, c. 1910 (colour litho) (after a photo)
CHT293256 Holiday postcard from Saint-Brieuc, c.1910 (colour litho) (after a photo) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grotesque departure scene
Grotesque with departure scene

Vale, from Leisure Hour, 1888 (engraving)
XJF315762 Vale, from Leisure Hour, 1888 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Duke of Alba, recalled to Spain, leaving Brussels, 1573 (coloured engraving)
XIR289291 The Duke of Alba, recalled to Spain, leaving Brussels, 1573 (coloured engraving) by Hogenbergh, Franz (1540-92); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Second Class - The Parting Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor. "
XYC282791 Second Class - The Parting " Thus part we rich in sorrow, parting poor.", 1855 (oil on panel) by Soloman, Abraham (1823-62); 20.3x25.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Good Night, A Thousand Times, Good Night, engraved by W. H. Egleton, from Romeo
KW280628 Good Night, A Thousand Times, Good Night, engraved by W.H. Egleton, from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Corbould

Nicholas starts for Yorkshire, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
KW259166 Nicholas starts for Yorkshire, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Farewell, 1864 (oil on panel)
XKH234233 Farewell, 1864 (oil on panel) by Koller, Wilhelm (1829-84); 67x56 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Austrian, out of copyright

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"The Departure Scene: A Tapestry of Farewells" In the realm of art, the departure scene has been a recurring motif that encapsulates the bittersweet essence of bidding farewell. From ancient times to more recent periods, artists have captured this poignant moment through various mediums and styles, each conveying their own unique narrative. One such depiction is "The Girl I Left Behind Me" by an unknown artist in 1886. This oil painting on panel portrays a young woman standing alone, her gaze fixed upon the distance as if longing for someone who has departed. The melancholic atmosphere evokes feelings of loss and yearning. Similarly, a black figure amphora from the mid-6th century BC offers us a glimpse into ancient Greek culture's interpretation of farewells. Its ceramic surface showcases scenes of warriors parting ways with loved ones before embarking on perilous journeys. These intricate details remind us that departures have always carried weighty emotions throughout history. Moving forward in time, Umbrian School artist captures Achilles Bidding Farewell to Briseis in an oil painting on panel. The intensity in their expressions reveals the complexity of emotions experienced during separation - love mingled with sorrow and anger. "The Sacrifice to the Fatherland, " painted by an anonymous artist in 1879, depicts soldiers leaving their families behind as they march off to defend their homeland. This powerful composition reminds us that departures are not limited to personal relationships but extend to collective sacrifices made for larger causes. Illustrations also play a significant role in capturing these moments; one such example is "The Embarkation of the Goths AD 269. " Taken from Hutchinsons History of Nations and rendered as lithography, it transports viewers back to ancient times when entire communities bid farewell amidst tumultuous circumstances. "Farewell Fair Lily, " an illustration from Idylls of the King by Alfred Tennyson published in 1910, adds a touch of romanticism to the theme.