Pining 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

The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving)
5672883 The Majors Daughter, 1862 (wood engraving) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Story of Sir Pellias, illustration from The Story of King Arthur
STC335709 The Story of Sir Pellias, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Radha pines, 1685 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874504 Radha pines, 1685 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ruknudin of Bikaner (fl.c.1650-97); 18.9 x13.3 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Radha)

Will He Come Back?, c. 1918 (oil on canvas)
2831122 Will He Come Back?, c.1918 (oil on canvas) by Morley, Robert (1857-1941); 103.5x85 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1923; English

Our First Deal in Horseflesh in Manitoba (engraving)
1614805 Our First Deal in Horseflesh in Manitoba (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our First Deal in Horseflesh in Manitoba)

The Madness of Sir Tristan, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde
BRA76578 The Madness of Sir Tristan, from The Story of Tristan and Isolde, William Morris & Co. (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 68x60.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums

I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho)
3642845 I m wearing my heart away for you, dear (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I m wearing my heart away for you, dear)

Loyalty of a dog refusing to leave his dead masters graveside (colour litho)
2779486 Loyalty of a dog refusing to leave his dead masters graveside (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pride of the Village, 1858-59. Creator: Henry Peters Gray
The Pride of the Village, 1858-59

Antiochus and Stratonice (oil on canvas)
XIR249231 Antiochus and Stratonice (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); Musee Bargoin, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (add.info.: son of Seleucus, king of Syria; ); Swiss, out of copyright

A Turkish man from Canakkale pining for his wife (or lost love...!). This card was purchased by an unknown British serviceman based at Canakkale during the Chanak Crisis (late 1922, early 1923)

And So She Pines, And So She Died Forlorn, Imploring For Her Basil To The Last. Illustration To The Poem Isabella, Or The Pot Of Basil By John Keats. From Poems Of Keats, Published C.1910

Mother Misses her Son
A grey-haired mother sits musing on her absent son. As she wistfully gazes into a photograph album a vision of him appears in the fireplace. He too looks pensive. Date: 1922

LCC-LFB Presentation of Gallantry medals Date: circa 1936

The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour
XJF441946 The Five Foolish Virgins, illustration from The Parables of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, 1864 (engraving) by Millais

The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It
KW323342 The Seven Ages of Man, Third Age, Act II, Scene VII, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Smirke

Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), after a 16th century miniature
KW260519 Court of the Ladies of Queen Anne of Brittany (1477-1514), after a 16th century miniature from Epistres Envoyees au Roi

Antiochus and Stratonice, 1774 (oil on canvas)
XIR134627 Antiochus and Stratonice, 1774 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 120x155 cm; Ecole Nationale Superieure des Beaux-Arts, Paris, France; (add.info.: son of Seleucus)

South African Beauty - seated at a table pondering a flower, perhaps pining for a departed or lost love... Date: circa 1902

German Girl knits socks for her man on the frontline
A German Girl sits alone in her home knitting socks for her man who is away fighting on the Western Front. The captions translates as: " Fate is in Gods Hand - though Courage

LCC-LFB Presentation of Gallantry medals

Cute doggy Valentine card
A sweet card for St Valentines Day featuring two dogs, one looking very dapper in cap and silver-starred collar, one in a dog house - To My Valentine

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"Pining: A Melancholic Journey through Art and Literature" HGC Marsh Lambert's "Thoughts of Liberia: Emancipation, 1861" captures the yearning for freedom and liberation in the hearts of those oppressed. In "Farewell Fair Lily, " an illustration from Alfred Tennyson's Idylls of the King, we witness unrequited love that leaves one pining for a lost connection. "The Majors Daughter, 1862" by wood engraving portrays a longing for companionship amidst the chaos of war, highlighting the human desire for solace. Illustrating The Story of Sir Pellias, we delve into Arthurian legend where passion and devotion intertwine with heart-wrenching pining. Radha's depiction in "Radha Pines, 1685" reveals a deep yearning for her beloved Krishna, showcasing the intensity of love that transcends time. The painting "Will He Come Back?, c. 1918" encapsulates hope tinged with sorrow as one waits anxiously for a loved one's return during wartime. "Our First Deal in Horseflesh in Manitoba (engraving)" showcases anticipation mixed with trepidation as pioneers embark on new ventures far from home. "The Madness of Sir Tristan, " from The Story of Tristan and Isolde depicts an agonizing longing that drives lovers to despair and irrationality. "I'm wearing my heart away for you dear (colour litho)" illustrates lovesickness so profound it consumes every thought and action like a relentless fire within. In Loyalty of a dog refusing to leave his dead master's graveside (colour litho), unwavering devotion is portrayed even after death - true loyalty knows no bounds or limitations. Henry Peters Gray's masterpiece "The Pride of the Village, 1858-59" evokes nostalgia and yearning for simpler times when community bonds were strong. Through these diverse artworks, we witness the universal human experience.