Despair Collection (page 2)

Mockery of a beggar's wedding, French engraving, 1850
UIG5414709 Mockery of a beggar's wedding, French engraving, 1850; UIG.

A cyclist before and after an accident
5615892 A cyclist before and after an accident; (add.info.: French cartoon showing a cyclist before and after an accident. By MARS, Maurice Bonvotsin 1849-1912)

Illustration showing a scene of despair from the 'Beauty and the beast' story. 1890 (chromolithograph)
5669262 Illustration showing a scene of despair from the 'Beauty and the beast' story. 1890 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The suicide's cemetery for gamblers, Monte Carlo, Monaco (engraving)
8631281 The suicide's cemetery for gamblers, Monte Carlo, Monaco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The suicide's cemetery for gamblers)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

A woman in despair
3078021 A woman in despair; (add.info.: 19th Century depiction of a woman in despair as her husband discovers a cameo depicting her lover.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A poverty stricken mother
5307847 A poverty stricken mother.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a poverty stricken mother praying for help. Illustrated by Leonard Ludwik Straszynski (1828-1889) a Polish artist

A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850
3478166 A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father in despair being comforted by his daughter)

A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho)
8660973 A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Savage Lesson, 1606)

Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print)
2603522 Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan (1628-88)).

Before the marriage, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
BAL364941 Before the marriage, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Tselebrovski, Pyotr Ivanovich (1859-1921); Regional Museum of History and Art, Murom; (add.info.: A young woman kneels)

The grenadier's horse (colour litho)
8664100 The grenadier's horse (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The grenadier's horse)

Last hours of Socrates (engraving)
8635087 Last hours of Socrates (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Last hours of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, 399 BC)

Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
2603553 Giant Despair discovers Christian and Hopeful on his grounds. From The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. 19th century print.; (add.info)

The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Despair of the French of Luigiana for the sale of this country to Spain
5313683 The new world, the discovery of the Americas: Despair of the French of Luigiana for the sale of this country to Spain.; SeM Studio/UIG.

Passions, plate V, pub. by R. Edwards, London, 18th century (litho)
XND76007 Passions, plate V, pub. by R. Edwards, London, 18th century (litho); Private Collection.

Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board)
650733 Green Park, London, 1908 (pastel on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Green Park, London. Everett Shinn (1876-1953). Pastel on board

The fisherman II
Tal Paz-Fridman

The fisherman I
Tal Paz-Fridman

A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850
3478163 A father in despair being comforted by his daughter, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a father in despair being comforted by his daughter)

Tristan and Isolde (engraving)
8631162 Tristan and Isolde (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tristan and Isolde)

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho)
8672568 The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611 (chromolitho) by Collier, John (1850-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, 1611)

Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman (engraving)
8635742 Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophonisba, Carthaginian noblewoman. Illustration from Rom)

Death of Mithradates (litho)
8660850 Death of Mithradates (litho) by Morrow, Edwin A. (1877-1952) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Mithradates)

Prince Lichnowsky, German Ambassador, in despair, in St James's Park, London (b/w photo)
8641373 Prince Lichnowsky, German Ambassador, in despair, in St James's Park, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Lichnowsky)

Poor family spend a desperate Christmas together, 1893 (engraving)
3478773 Poor family spend a desperate Christmas together, 1893 (engraving); (add.info.: Poor family spend a desperate Christmas together, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews
530207 Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews, but some free seats were available for the poor

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After the disillusionment
Jan Scheunders

SAD
Famous When Dead

Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653502 Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 89x116 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Freedom; Tod der Freiheit. Emil Filla (1882-1953)

David's son dies (litho)
8675943 David's son dies (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David's son dies. 2 Samuel 12:18)

Through the glass, 1881 (quick-press printing)
8726603 Through the glass, 1881 (quick-press printing); 8,6x15,5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: From Flying Leaves, No)

Plague of London, 1665. Engraving of 1810
536279 Plague of London, 1665. Engraving of 1810; (add.info.: Scenes of death and despair in a London street during the plague); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving)
8635741 Scipio Africanus burning the Carthaginian fleet (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving)
8634355 There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shall I wasting in despair (colour litho)
8656788 Shall I wasting in despair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shall I wasting in despair. Man sitting in a chair. Postcard, early 20th century)

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Into the water, c.1919. Creator: Zille, Heinrich (1858-1929)
Into the water, c.1919. Private Collection

Christ before Caiaphas. Creator: Campi, Antonio (around 1522-1587)
Christ before Caiaphas. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

girl with charcol
Tomasz Solinski

Your eyes can do everything - Ghana
Sergio Pandolfini

Feeling blue
Mieke Suharini

Sad old man
pirouz moshavash

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"Despair: A Journey through the Depths of Human Emotion" In the haunting masterpiece "Gin Lane" by William Hogarth, a grim depiction unfolds before our eyes. The destitution and hopelessness that permeate the scene serve as a stark reminder of society's darkest corners. Amidst this somber atmosphere, we find ourselves transported to 1965, where actress Diana Rigg captivates us in a scene from "The Avengers. " Her portrayal evokes an overwhelming sense of despair, as she battles against unseen forces with unwavering determination. Richard Massingham's performance in Michael Laws' "What A Life. " (1948) further deepens our understanding of despair. Through his comedic yet poignant portrayal, we witness the struggles and frustrations that can lead one down a path filled with desolation. Albrecht Durer's iconic artwork titled "The Man of Sorrows" takes us back to 1511. This profound image encapsulates the weight of sorrow carried by humanity throughout history—a timeless representation of anguish and desperation etched into our collective consciousness. As we journey further, we encounter Palmyra's Monumental Arch in Syria—an architectural marvel now marred by destruction. Its crumbling pillars stand as silent witnesses to the devastation caused by war and conflict—a testament to how they are ravage even the most magnificent creations. A beggar seated on a bank in a 1630 etching reminds us that despair knows no boundaries—it affects individuals from all walks of life. Their forlorn figure serves as a poignant symbol for those trapped within their own personal struggles—yearning for solace amidst an unforgiving world. Returning once again to Hogarth's "Gin Lane, " its engraving transports us back to eighteenth-century London—a time when poverty and addiction plagued society. Here, amid dilapidated buildings and desperate souls lost in vice, we witness firsthand how they are consume an entire community.