Exhaustion Collection

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Burning the candle at both ends C014 / 1258
Burning the candle at both ends. Conceptual image of a candle that is lit at both ends, representing overwork and exhaustion

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

The Man Who Broke 60 in The Open - H. M. Bateman
Golfers and spectators alike suffer heat exhaustion at the golf Open. Date: 1950

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

After the ball (oil on canvas)
IND54494 After the ball (oil on canvas) by Casas i Carbo, Ramon (1866-1932); Museu de Montserrat, Abadia de Montserrat, Spain; Index Fototeca

Dorando Pietri finishing the first modern Olympic marathon, London, 1908. The marathon at the London Olympics of 1908 was run in ususually hot conditions

Litesome Body Belt
Advert for the Litesome Body Belt, underpants devised to offer support and relief while hiking miles " without exhaustion". " Every man should wear one constantly"

Queen Elizabeth I (1538-1603) in Old Age, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
CRS225667 Queen Elizabeth I (1538-1603) in Old Age, c.1610 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); Corsham Court, Wiltshire; English, out of copyright

London 1908 Olympic Games One of the earliest Olympic dramas to be captured on film. Pietri Dorando collapses after crossing the finishing line in the 1908 Olympic Marathon

A War of Exhaustion by Bruce Bairnsfather
There are times when Private Lightfoot feels absolutely convinced that its going to be a War of Exhaustion A cartoon by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather in The Bystander Christmas Number, 1916 Date: 1916

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

A young pug is dozing on a wooden bench

Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Actor Ian McShane and his children Morgan, 11, and Kate, 15, leaving Heathrow Airport for Los Angeles (LA). March 1986

Singer Kathy Kirby singer asleep in a chair. Circa January 1964

Charles Hawtrey Carry-On actor in April 1988, looking old and frail

Hard Times, 1885, (c1930). Creator: Hubert von Herkomer
Hard Times, 1885, (c1930). A family rest by the side of the road. The fathers tools, tied in a bundle, indicate that he is looking for manual labour

Crabeater Seal (Lobodon carcinophaga) hauled out on ice. Pleneau Island, Antarctica, January

Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper)
NGW388596 Returning from the fields (w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Israels, Jozef (Josef) (1824-1911); 21.5x34 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas)
1195488 A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811); 178.1x146.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boisselier)

British athletes Bev Goddard (left) and Kathy Smallwood dejected after failing to win in the Womens 200 metres Final at the Olympic Games in Moscow. 2nd August 1980

War Dunkirk Evacuation of BEF from Dunkirk tired troops sleep in a camp after their return to England June 1940

Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) Sticking Tongue Out
Sabi Sands Conservancy, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

RF - Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus), female resting, with two cubs along a barrier island outside Kaktovik, Alaska, USA. September

Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare) with mouth open to keep cool, Pantanal, Brazil

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) displaying with breath vapor at dawn, Utajarvi, Finland, April

The Idle Servant, 1655. Artist: Nicolaes Maes
The Idle Servant, 1655. Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting, Volume V by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]

The Fishermans Wife, 1885 (c1940). Artist: Arthur Hacker
The Fishermans Wife, 1885. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

Drama on Mont Blanc, Alps, 1902. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 31st August 1902

Actress Felicity Kendal with her family at Heathrow July 1984 her husband Michael Rudman and 3 children Katy (14) Charlie (10) and Amanda (15)

Troops Resting
A drypoint depicting a large number of military soldiers, resting from exhaustion, beside a brick path. Date: 1916

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Afraid to face traffic. Nerves in a terrible state and anaemia made her as pale as death

CARL XII OF SWEDEN DIES
Carl XII of Sweden shot while inspecting the trenches at the siege of the fortress of Fredriksten during an attack on Norway. Date: 1718

Child labour working in the fields
Farming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867

His Only Friend (oil on canvas)
MAN443309 His Only Friend (oil on canvas) by Riviere, Briton (1840-1920); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Hard Times, 1885 (oil on canvas)
MAN67430 Hard Times, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914); 86.5x112 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: by Hubert von Herkomer); © Manchester Art Gallery

Nude Redhead Sitting on a Chair; Nu Rouge Assis sur une Chaise, (pastel and charcoal on paper)
653562 Nude Redhead Sitting on a Chair; Nu Rouge Assis sur une Chaise, (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Permeke, Constant (1886-1952); 121x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Repeal of Prohibition, 1933 (b/w photo)
2603731 Repeal of Prohibition, 1933 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: American barman exhausted by clearing up the empty bottles after the celebration of the laws)

On the Terrace (oil on canvas)
1767509 On the Terrace (oil on canvas) by Buehr, Karl Albert (1866-1952) ; 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Terrace. Karl Albert Buehr (1866-1952). Oil on canvas

Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas)
3471504 Young Girl Sleeping (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.4x63.4 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho)
3641745 The Pilgrim Fathers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pilgrim Fathers. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Ruy Blas, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2805075 Ruy Blas, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruy Blas. Illustration for Le Rire, 16 March 1901.); © Look and Learn

The First White Man to cross Australia from South to North (litho)
STC343850 The First White Man to cross Australia from South to North (litho) by Longstaff, John (1862-1941) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jesus falls for the first time under the weight of the cross. The third Station of the Cross (chromolitho)
668791 Jesus falls for the first time under the weight of the cross. The third Station of the Cross (chromolitho) by French School

Jesus falls for the second time. The seventh Station of the Cross (chromolitho)
668799 Jesus falls for the second time. The seventh Station of the Cross (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus falls for the second time)

Jupiter Pressing the Stormclouds, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Jupiter Pressing the Stormclouds, 1540-56

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"The Railway Sleeper: A Symbol of Exhaustion" In the hustle and bustle of life, many find themselves burning the candle at both ends, desperately trying to keep up with the demands of modern society. This exhaustion is beautifully captured in C014 / 1258, a photograph that depicts a weary traveler resting on a railway sleeper. Just like the man in "The Man Who Broke 60 in The Open" by H. M. Bateman, who pushed himself to his limits to achieve greatness, we often push ourselves beyond our capabilities. We strive for success but forget to take care of our own well-being. At Melton Mowbray Station, a solitary railway sleeper stands as a silent witness to countless tired souls seeking respite from their daily struggles. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and fatigue, there is always room for rest and rejuvenation. Queen Elizabeth I's portrait in old age portrays her weariness after years of ruling England with an iron fist. Despite her power and influence, she too succumbed to exhaustion – proof that it can affect anyone regardless of status or position. Henry Bowers' painting "At The South Pole" captures the ultimate form of physical exhaustion endured by explorers during their treacherous journey. As Bowers pulls the string through icy terrain in January 1912, he symbolizes the relentless pursuit of goals even when faced with extreme fatigue. Bruce Bairnsfather's depiction of war shows another kind – one born out of mental and emotional strain rather than physical exertion. In "A War Of Exhaustion, " soldiers are depicted drained from battle; their spirits crushed under the weight they carry on their shoulders. Even during moments meant for celebration like London 1908 Olympic Games, athletes experience sheer exhaustion as they give their all on the field. Their determination pushes them past their limits until every ounce of energy has been expended.