Faints Collection

The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving)
529779 The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior (engraving); (add.info.: Spaniards taking Inca ruler Atahualpa away as woman faints)

WOMAN FAINTS
"Found Daisy in a dead faint on the floor, and Captain Hallam bending over her." Date: 1890

"Mercy swoons before the Gate"from The Pilgrim
5615842 " Mercy swoons before the Gate" from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by William Strang (1859-1921)

Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father (chromolitho)
735652 Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rodolphe Is Chastised By His Father)

Incidents of the Carnival in Spain (litho)
1042066 Incidents of the Carnival in Spain (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incidents of the Carnival in Spain)

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Act IV, Scene I Hero faints at the altar after being accused by Claudio of infidelity. Date: 19th century

Girl Faints in Mans Arm
Girl faints into gentlemans arms after reading the fatal telegram Date: circa 1890

Lady and Smelling Salts
A lady faints and is revived with smelling salts

Queen of Scots Meets Ei
Elizabeth meets Mary Queen of Scots in the park of Fotheringhay - a scene from Schillers Mary Stuart which never really occurred

Visiting The Sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraving 1806, Charles Fox Sitting In An Armchair, Obviously Ill. On One Side Of Him Is Mrs

Visiting the sick, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraving 1806, Charles Fox sitting in an armchair, obviously ill. On one side of him is Mrs

Don Philippo and Eleonora, Pieter Nolpe, 1643

The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J. M. Moreau junior. Spaniards taking Inca
The seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca by J.M. Moreau junior. Spaniards taking Inca ruler Atahualpa away as woman faints. engraving.(between 1760 and 1810) Atahualpa (1497 - 1533)

Boy on beach with Sea Mine
" Look what I ve found Mummie!" A small boy discovers a mine on the beach whilst making a sandcastle. His Mother is fainting in shock at this explosive discovery. Date: 1940s

As You Like It Shakespeare
Rosalind faints

Warren Hastings
WARREN HASTINGS English colonial administrator in India impeached in 1788 for corruption stands before the Court of Peers in Westminster Hall. A lady spectator faints!

Girl Faints in Street
A girl passes out in the street, but luckily there is a handsome young man at hand to carry her inert but graceful form to a nearby shop

Napoleon & Josephine
Napoleon tells Josephine he is going to divorce her for dynastic reasons : he wants a son, so its a case of Not tonight, Josephine, nor any other night ! She faints

The Lady Faints
The Ladys Sorrow Lady collapses - her concerned maids gather round to attend to her while gentlemen look on unconcerned

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"Faints: A Captivating Display of Emotion and Drama" "Woman faints, a moment frozen in time, as her delicate frame succumbs to the overwhelming emotions. " "A girl finds solace in a man's arms, collapsing into his embrace as her world spins out of control. " "In 'The Pilgrim', Mercy swoons before the Gate, symbolizing the fragility of human existence on life's journey. " "Rodolphe is chastised by his father in a chromolitho masterpiece, capturing the intensity that can cause one to faint from shame or despair. " "Incidents of the Carnival in Spain come alive through lithography; amidst revelry and excitement, even joy can lead to unexpected collapses. " "'Much Ado About Nothing' takes an unexpected turn when characters find themselves fainting due to love's bewildering effects. " "Queen of Scots meets her fate with grace but not without moments where she falters and momentarily loses consciousness during tumultuous times. " "Visiting the sick becomes an art form captured by James Gillray's engraving; compassion so profound it leaves some weak at their knees with empathy overload. " "'Don Philippo and Eleonora' depict a scene where passion overwhelms reason leading to dramatic swooning gestures reminiscent of classic romance novels. " "J. M Moreau Junior immortalizes history's seizure of Atahualpa at Cajamarca; Inca royalty falls victim to Spanish conquest causing many to collapse under unimaginable circumstances. " "'As You Like It' brings forth comedic relief through exaggerated fainting episodes that add whimsy and laughter amidst Shakespearean tales. " From historical events to theatrical performances, these captivating images capture humanity's vulnerability when faced with intense emotions or challenging circumstances - reminding us all that sometimes even our strongest resolve cannot prevent us from succumbing to the overwhelming power of a faint.