Sisyphus Collection

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Jeffrey Hummel

Sisyphus and his Stone
Sisyphys, father of Odysseus, for no known reason, is condemned to push a rock to the top of a mountain in Hell, which the demons push down again, and again, and again

Sisyphus (chromolitho)
975904 Sisyphus (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sisyphus. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition
KDC400242 Lloyd George and Bonar Law try to solve the Irish Question with the help of the Coalition Government lever, October, 1920 (litho) by Raven-Hill

Sisyphus (pencil, bodycolour, gold & gum arabic on prepared ground)
701235 Sisyphus (pencil, bodycolour, gold & gum arabic on prepared ground) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 23.6x23.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving)
STC133991 Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Somnus, Sisyphus, Ixion, Tantalus (engraving)
5233556 Somnus, Sisyphus, Ixion, Tantalus (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somnus, Sisyphus, Ixion)

Sisyphus (engraving)
663017 Sisyphus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sisyphus. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co, 1884)

Homers Odyssey (engraving)
961857 Homers Odyssey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Pictorial Atlas to Homers Iliad and Odyssey (Grevel, 1892)

Sisyphus. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Sisyphus. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Sisyphus pushing his stone up a mountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Sisyphus Pushing His Stone up a Mountain, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

SISYPHUS ROLLING STONE. Sisyphus condemned by Zeus to the everlasting task of trying to roll a huge stone to the top of a mountain. Copper engraving, early 18th century

Sisyphus Tantalus 16th century Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

TAX CARTOON, 1921. The tired business man. Drawing by Paul Reilly

SISYPHUS STONE. Copper engraving, French, by Bernard Picart (1673-1733)

Mr. Sisyphus Cortelyou rolling it up. Illustration shows George Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, as Sisyphus rolling a large boulder labeled Majority for Roosevelt up a steep

Sisyphus sculpture, by Anna Chromy, seafront, St. Tropez, Var, Provence, Cote d Azur, France, Mediterranean, Europe

WW1 / 1915 / RUSSIAN TASK
Like Sisyphos, the Russians have an impossible uphill task in the Carpathians

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"Sisyphus: The Eternal Struggle of Man and Stone" In Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a cunning king who dared to challenge the gods. However, his audacity led to his eternal punishment – an arduous task that would forever define him, condemned by Zeus himself to roll a massive stone up a mountain, only for it to inevitably roll back down before reaching the summit. The tale and his stone has captivated artists throughout history, inspiring numerous interpretations across various mediums. From ancient engravings depicting scenes from Hell to modern chromolithos showcasing the relentless struggle of man against fate, each artwork captures the essence of this timeless myth. One such portrayal is found in Lloyd George and Bonar Law's attempt to solve the Irish Question with the help of their Coalition government. Like Sisyphus pushing his stone uphill, these politicians faced an insurmountable challenge as they grappled with complex political issues that seemed impossible to resolve. Artists like Titian and Bernard Picart have also immortalized Sisyphus in their works. Whether it be through pencil sketches or bodycolor paintings on prepared ground, they depict a figure trapped in an endless cycle of exertion and frustration. Sisyphus' story resonates deeply within us all because it reflects our own struggles in life – those moments when we feel overwhelmed by obstacles that seem insurmountable. Just like him, we often find ourselves pushing against forces beyond our control. Yet despite its seemingly bleak nature, there is something strangely beautiful about Sisyphus' plight. It serves as a reminder that even though success may elude us time and time again, it is our determination and resilience that define us as human beings. So let us embrace our inner Sisyphus – not as victims resigned to an unending task but as warriors who persistently strive for greatness.