Depression Collection

Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle
Admiralty map of Galapagos 1845 resulting from Captain Robert Fitzroys Beagle charts, overlain with a portion of a letter written by Fitzroy. Robert Fitzroy (b. 5 July 1805- d)

Neptune, Voyager 2 image
Neptune. Neptune is a gas giant, composed mostly of hydrogen and helium with some methane. Seen at centre is the Great Dark Spot, thought to be a hole in the methane cloud deck of Neptune

Melancholy, 1894-1895. Artist: Edvard Munch
Melancholy, 1894-1895

Amitriptyline antidepressant molecule
Amitriptyline, molecular model. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drug. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and nitrogen (blue)

Charles Baudelaire, French poet, essayist, translator
Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867), French poet, essayist, art critic, and translator of Edgar Allan Poe

Depressed Sad Moody Woman Leaning Head Onto Arm Slouched Lean Back Of Chair Seated Depression Stress
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Depressed Sad Moody Woman Leaning Head Onto Arm Slouched Lean Back Of Chair Seated Depression Stress

Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). The invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication of 11 April

One Million German Mark banknote - 1923 - testament to the hyperinflation experienced by the Weimar Republic in the early 1920s. Date: 1923

USA, Drowning girl
Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), Drowning Girl, 1963, oil and synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 171, 6 x 169, 5 cm

Mrs. Cleaver is raising five sons on new farm, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Cleaver is raising five sons on new farm. Malheur County, Oregon

George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
George Cleaver who is trying to develop 177 acres of raw land. He has five sons. Malheur County, Oregon

"Pit and tools for rent--work on your own", U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939
U.S. 99. Fresno County. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding ]

Grain elevator along railroad yard, North Platte, Nebraska, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Grain elevator along railroad yard. North Platte, Nebraska. [Sign: T.B. Hord Grain Co. Coal Hay and Feed. Union Pacific steam locomotive]

Jackdaw, (Corvus monedula), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures

Sea wall and esplanade, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. A memorial stone forms part of the wall, dated 1922-1923. The sea wall

Neptune seen from its tiny, distant moon, Nereid

Ice spires on Jupiters large moon, Callisto
The ice spires of Jupiters moon Callisto were created when softer ice evaporated, leaving behind the harder cores

Artists concept of an impact crater on Jupiters moon Ganymede, with Jupiter
Artists concept of an impact crater on Ganymede, about 10 miles in diameter, dominates a scene otherwise defined by a dozen long ridges

BANK PANIC OF 1857. Wall Street, half past 2 O Clock, 13 October 1857. Oil on canvas by James H. Cafferty and Charles J. Rosenberg

Lonely woman

1843 Captain Robert Fitzroy Darwins capn
A portion of a letter written by Captain (later Vice-Admiral) Robert Fitzroy (b. 5 July 1805- d. 30 April 1865). Fitzroy was famous as the captain of HMS Beagle who

Non-communication, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a persons head with a brick-wall as a face, representing someones refusal or inability to communicate

Ornate ironwork on stairs, Cienfuegos, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Ornate marble staircase in apartment building, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Old Ford car, Trinidad, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

New York City Depression
A scene in New York during the depression following the Wall Street Crash in 1929. Essential supplies are handed out to a line of impoverished citzens

Engraved title page. From: The anatomy of melancholy. Date: 1632

Womans shoulder and torso. Side view of a seated woman showing her shoulder, upper torso, and her legs drawn up to her chest

Serotonin neurotransmitter molecule
Serotonin molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, C10.H12.N2.O), a neurotransmitter. Atoms (spheres) are colour- coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white)

Rooftop Golf
Hotels in New York (Hotel Ogden in this photo) built golf courses, and even held tournaments, to keep the businessmans mind off the Depression

President Cleveland as a railroad engineer, 1893
1576810 President Cleveland as a railroad engineer, 1893; (add.info.: They can't hold up this train!' President Cleveland as a railroad engineer driving a locomotive labelled)

Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel
FLO4718276 Man in wig seated a table with two men whispering in his ear. Woman with spinning wheel and knitting needles sitting dejected at a table

The great financial crisis of 1931, clerks rushing out of the bank after the fall of the bank rate to tell the brokers
3058473 The great financial crisis of 1931, clerks rushing out of the bank after the fall of the bank rate to tell the brokers on the Stock Exchange

Loneliness
engin akyurt

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

Poster for 'The War of Wealth' Melodrama by Charles Turner Dazey produced on Broadway, New York, USA 1896
528214 Poster for 'The War of Wealth' Melodrama by Charles Turner Dazey produced on Broadway, New York, USA 1896. Inspired by the Panic of 1893 which marked a period of economic depression in

Fear
Ina Tänzer

"Self-contempt", late 19th century. Creator: Mihaly Munkacsy. "Self-contempt", late 19th century
"Self-contempt", late 19th century

Men on the street, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
Men on the street, 1920-1930. Two gloomy men in top hats on the street in conversation with a priest. Sketch for a political cartoon

Minister and a priest, 1920-1930. Creator: Patrick Kroon
Minister and a priest, 1920-1930. A smiling politician and a gloomy priest. Sketch for a political cartoon

Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651. Creator: Salvator Rosa
Democritus in Meditation on the Ending of all Things, 1650-1651

Filipinos cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Westmorland. Filipinos cutting lettuce. California

Farm woman, Tenant Purchase applicant, Stockton, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm woman. Stockton, California. Tenant Purchase applicant

Horse and wagon is still a common means of transportation... Southeast Missouri Farms, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Horse and wagon is still a common means of transportation. Family coming from town on a Saturday afternoon. Southeast Missouri Farms

Large-scale pea fields, near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near San Juan Bautista, California. Large-scale pea fields

Itinerant worker on U.S. 101 near San Luis Obispo, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On U.S. 101 near San Luis Obispo, California. Itinerant worker. Not the old "Bindle-Stiff" type

Cotton pickers emptying sacks, Kern County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Kern County, California. Cotton pickers emptying sacks at eleven a.m. Stopped from further work for the day by rain

Warehouse used as distributing office for FSA relief grants, Bakersfield, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Warehouse used as distributing office for Farm Security Administration (FSA) relief grants of commodities to destitute farm labor families. Bakersfield, California

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"Exploring the Depths of Depression: A Journey through Art, Science, and History" In this captivating caption, we embark on a profound exploration of depression, delving into its multifaceted nature through various hints that span different realms. We begin our journey with the Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle and Neptune's mysterious allure captured in the Voyager 2 image – symbols of uncharted territories akin to the enigmatic depths of depression. As we navigate further, Edvard Munch's haunting masterpiece "Melancholy" from 1894-1895 emerges as a poignant representation of inner turmoil and emotional anguish. The Amitriptyline antidepressant molecule reminds us that science seeks to alleviate these struggles by offering hope for those battling this condition. Drawing inspiration from Charles Baudelaire, the renowned French poet and essayist who explored themes of melancholy in his works, we gain insight into how art can serve as an outlet for expressing one's deepest emotions. The image depicting a depressed woman leaning her head onto her arm reflects the weight that depression places upon individuals. Dorothea Lange's powerful photographs transport us back to Malheur County in Oregon during 1939 when Mrs. Cleaver courageously raised five sons on a new farm while George Cleaver endeavored to develop raw land. These images evoke empathy towards those facing adversity amidst economic hardships – reminding us that they are manifest itself not only internally but also externally within society. The inclusion of Jackdaw (Corvus monedula), known for its intelligence yet often associated with darkness and solitude, symbolizes both resilience and isolation experienced by individuals grappling with depression. Meanwhile, Kirkcaldy's sea wall and esplanade stand tall as metaphors for strength against turbulent waves – mirroring the determination required to overcome depressive episodes. Lastly, we encounter One Million German Mark banknote from 1923 - an emblematic reminder of the economic collapse that exacerbated societal hardships and mental distress during that era.