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"Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. Creator: Schlessenger. "Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. Creator: Schlessenger
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"Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. Creator: Schlessenger. "Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. Creator: Schlessenger
"Grief" - painted by Schlessenger, 1857. There's good in tears, or they had not been sent By Him who is all good! It is not wise To keep our sorrows in our hearts up-pent When we can give them freedom from our eyes. The storm-cloud only darkens the fair earth Until it falleth down in gentle rain; And then what wond'rous beauties have their birth! So, when the heart is overcharged with pain, We see a shadow upon every good; But let our heavy sorrows have their way, And as they well into a tearful flood What comfort may not come? Ah! who can say? Grief hath a mission holier than joy - It moves the selfish, and it warms the cold; A common sorrow will e'en pride destroy, And change the King and beggar to one mould. Our griefs should make us gentler to our kind, And, as we comfort need, more comfort pay: So using sorrow, we our tears shall find Have washed some grossness of our souls away. M. L.'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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painted by the German artist Schlessenger in 1857, is a powerful and poignant work that captures the depth of human emotion. The painting depicts a woman in deep mourning, her face contorted with sorrow as she weeps over the loss of a loved one. Her flowing hair cascades down her shoulders, her body bent forward in a posture of despair. The room around her is dimly lit, the only source of light coming from the window, which casts a soft, ethereal glow on the scene. The painting is accompanied by a poem, which speaks to the transformative power of grief. The text, written by M. L., reminds us that tears are a natural and necessary response to loss, and that they can bring comfort and connection to those around us. The poem suggests that grief has a holier mission than joy, and that it can even break down the barriers between people, making us more compassionate and understanding. The painting and poem together offer a poignant reflection on the human condition, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is beauty and comfort to be found. Schlessenger's masterful use of light and shadow, combined with the evocative poetry, create a powerful and moving work of art that continues to resonate with viewers more than 160 years after it was first created.
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