Tears Collection

THE TRAIL OF TEARS, 1838. The removal of the Cherokee Native Americans to the West in 1838. Oil on canvas, 1942, by Robert Lindneux

Teddy Bear (with hidden objects)

Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the Pool of Tears
Alice in Wonderland -- Alice swims with various birds and animals in the Pool of Tears. Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at the seaside, marooned on a pile of sand. Date: 20th century

Aristotle crying, conceptual artwork
Aristotle crying. Conceptual artwork of a bust of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), who is depicted here crying

Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
7172445 Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Breaking bad news
MODEL RELEASED. Breaking bad news. General practitioner breaking bad news to an elderly patient

Tearful paper moon sees lover fall from sky
A tearful paper moon sees a womans lover fall from sky as the end of his crescent form breaks off

Widows tears, Tinantia erecta. Upright spiderwort, Tradescantia erecta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis The Botanical

St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
St. Mary Magdalene Penitent, 1585

8d a Mile by George Grossman and Fred Thompson
Back page of the flyer " 8 d a Mile ". George Grossmith produced the revue and was the co-writer with Fred Thompson

Oh dry those tears (colour litho)
8635615 Oh dry those tears (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oh dry those tears. Postcard, early 20th century)

Death of Nelson (engraving)
8653586 Death of Nelson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Nelson. Illustration for The Dawn of the XIXth Century in England)

Illustration for The Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless (colour litho)
8653451 Illustration for The Gathering of Brother Hilarius by Michael Fairless (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kneeling)

Expressions of emotions on the faces of young children (coloured engraving)
8655764 Expressions of emotions on the faces of young children (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving)
5675102 La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Fishermans' woman mourning his husband dead at the sea in Paimpol, Bretagne, France)

The pool of Tears from Alice in Wonderland, 1865 (engraving)
537906 The pool of Tears from Alice in Wonderland, 1865 (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info.: Illustration by John Tenniel); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Head of a Girl Crying, 1880 (bronze)
CH42999 Head of a Girl Crying, 1880 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: by Auguste Rodin); Photo © Christie's Images.

Education. Children life in the countryside. Sad girl. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434973 Education. Children life in the countryside. Sad girl. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part. Education)

Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho)
8642912 Illustration for Tom Brown's School-Days (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poor Jacob Doodle-calf in floods of tears)

My girl has thrown me down (colour litho)
8656647 My girl has thrown me down (colour litho) by Twelvetrees, Charles (1888-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: "My girl has thrown me down, Whad'd'ye think o'that)

Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit, Swan, Swim, Tack, Tank, Teal, Tear, Tent (engraving)
8650006 Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit, Swan, Swim, Tack, Tank, Teal, Tear, Tent (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stab, Star, Step, Stud, Suit)

Golden tears
Markéta Leupoldová

Baby boys in a bathtub (colour litho)
8635490 Baby boys in a bathtub (colour litho) by Smith, Robert Sidney (1877-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby boys in a bathtub. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Broken Horizon
Aylin Demir

I'll not let you go (colour litho)
8673861 I'll not let you go (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I'll not let you go)

Boys do cry
Raissa Oltmanns

Virgin of Guadalupe venerated by the community " Hermandad de las Aguas " in Seville (sculpture)
AIS5339190 Virgin of Guadalupe venerated by the community " Hermandad de las Aguas " in Seville (sculpture); © Iberfoto.

An engraving depicting a woman grieving by Arthur Hughes (1831-1915) an English painter and illustrator, 19th century
5311135 An engraving depicting a woman grieving by Arthur Hughes (1831-1915) an English painter and illustrator, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1853); Universal History Archive/UIG.

And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from 'The Story of The Magic
3086239 And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from 'The Story of The Magic Horse', 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Nonsense: Nursing a trod-on toe (colour litho)
8636046 Nonsense: Nursing a trod-on toe (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursing a trod-on toe)

"All Over", Girl burning her lover's portrait after their affair is over (colour litho)
8634555 "All Over", Girl burning her lover's portrait after their affair is over (colour litho) by Max-Ehrler, Louise (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: "All Over")

Votaries of the Weed No 27 (colour litho)
8660519 Votaries of the Weed No 27 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 27)

How Many Tears ?
Heru Sulistyono

Summer Memories
Livia Falcaru

Foad Mirzaie

The wiper of tears
Miguel Silva

babysitter
Monika Strzelecka

The Judge Bias, Shedding Tears, 1607. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Judge Bias, Shedding Tears, 1607. Series: Thronus Justitiae, pl. 9

A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. Creator: Charles Picque
A Saint Bernard Dog Comes to the Aid of a lost Woman with a sick Child, 1827. A weeping mother holds her child in whose hand is a set of rosary beads, as a St

Saint Peter Penitent, 1665-1668. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
Saint Peter Penitent, 1665-1668

The Repentant Magdalene, 1727-1826. Creator: Unknown
The Repentant Magdalene, 1727-1826

The Penitent St Mary Magdalene, 1651-1670. Creator: Girolamo Troppa
The Penitent St Mary Magdalene, 1651-1670

La lettre de Wagram, 1827. Creator: Dubufe, Claude Marie Paul (1790-1864)
La lettre de Wagram, 1827. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-arts, Rouen

St. Mary Magdalen Penitent, before 1636. Creator: Anon
St. Mary Magdalen Penitent, before 1636

The Morning Bouquet, Tears, plate three from Love, 1898, published 1899. Creator: Maurice Denis
The Morning Bouquet, Tears, plate three from Love, 1898, published 1899

tear
Ummu Nisan Kandilcioglu

Nearly 1000 children were auditioned for the Ken Dodd Diddymen at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. They will appear in his Christmas show The Ken Dodd Laughter Spectacular which opens 23rd

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"Tears: A Reflection of Sorrow, Resilience, and Hope" In the vast tapestry of human emotions, tears hold a profound significance, and are not merely droplets cascading down our cheeks; they encapsulate stories of pain, loss, and triumph. From historical events like "The Trail of Tears" in 1838 to artistic expressions found in Robert Lindneux's oil painting capturing the removal of Cherokee Native Americans from their ancestral lands to the West, tears become a symbol of resilience amidst adversity. Just as Alice found herself immersed in the Pool during her whimsical journey through Wonderland, we too find solace within our own emotional depths. Like hidden objects concealed within a Teddy Bear's embrace or Diana Dors' portrayal as Mary Hilton shedding tearful performances on screen, tears reveal layers beyond what meets the eye. A comic postcard depicting a little girl marooned on a pile of sand at the seaside reminds us that even in moments of isolation and vulnerability they can unite us all. Aristotle's conceptual artwork captures his own sorrowful expression as he cries out for understanding and empathy. Breaking bad news often brings forth an outpouring - both from those delivering it and those receiving it. The Tearful paper moon witnessing its lover fall from the sky serves as a poignant metaphor for heartbreak and longing. Nature itself echoes this sentiment with plants like Tinantia erecta or "Widows Tears, " showcasing delicate flowers that bloom despite enduring hardships. St. Mary Magdalene Penitent depicted by Hendrik Goltzius exemplifies how repentance can bring forth transformative healing through heartfelt tears. From George Grossman and Fred Thompson's song "8d a Mile" to Dorothy comforting the Tin Man in Wizard of Oz with her compassionate words amidst his metallic lamentations - these instances remind us that they have no boundaries when it comes to expressing our deepest emotions.