Disconsolate Collection

Harlequin, Columbine
Harlequin and Columbine (with Pierrot disconsolate in the background)

Interior (Lady with a Hat), 1891 (oil on canvas)
3601154 Interior (Lady with a Hat), 1891 (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 90.7x57.5 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust, UK; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Ka: A Court Lady Thinks Disconsolately of Her Lover, from the series "Tales of Ise in... c.1772/73
Ka: A Court Lady Thinks Disconsolately of Her Lover, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

Ka: A Court Lady Thinks Disconsolately of Her Lover, from the series "Tales of Ise in... c.1772/73
Ka: A Court Lady Thinks Disconsolately of Her Lover, from the series "Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Pictures (Furyu nishiki-e Ise monogatari)", Japan, c. 1772/73

The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811

The disconsolate people in town (engraving)
607032 The disconsolate people in town (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The disconsolate people in town including artist, hansom cab driver, policeman)

At Versailles, the Expected Entry of the King (engraving)
1049083 At Versailles, the Expected Entry of the King (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Versailles, the Expected Entry of the King)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "Don Quixote gazed with dubious and disconsolate eyes on the creature whom Sancho
6008380 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " Don Quixote gazed with dubious and disconsolate eyes on the creature whom Sancho called queen and lady" (engraving) by Dore

Britannias Ruin, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving)
2655365 Britannias Ruin, pub. 1779 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving)
1106958 People I Have Met, the Spendthrift (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: People I Have Met, the Spendthrift)

The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. Artist: Jan Steen
The Lovesick Maiden, c1660. From the collection of the The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Song Disconsolate 1863 George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier
The Song of the Disconsolate One, 1863. George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier (British, 1834-1896). Wood engraving

Why the Expected Presents didn t arrive by Will Owen
Humorous illustration by Will Owen showing a disconsolate Father Christmas bemoaning the fact that he had chosen an airship, rather than a sleigh to deliver presents

A refugee in Thessaloniki - sitting in the Vardar District
A refugee in Thessaloniki, Greece - sitting in the Vardar District - WW1 era. Date: circa 1910s

A woman stands disconsolate, as another bends over a dead soldier; a house burns in the background. Date 1915

Woodlands in the Snow
A disconsolate duck walks on an icy pond among snow-covered bushes and trees

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"Disconsolate: A Melancholic Journey Through Art and Literature" In the world of art and literature, the theme of disconsolation has been depicted in various forms. From Harlequin's tear-stained face to Columbine's sorrowful gaze, emotions run deep within these characters' souls. One such portrayal is seen in "Interior (Lady with a Hat), 1891, " an oil on canvas masterpiece. The lady's downcast eyes and pensive expression reveal her inner turmoil, leaving viewers captivated by her disconsolate state. Another poignant representation is found in Charles Williams' "The Disconsolate Sailor, 1811. " With his head hung low and shoulders slumped, the sailor embodies a profound sense of sadness that resonates with all who encounter this artwork. Moving beyond visual arts, engravings also tell tales of woe. In one engraving titled "The disconsolate people in town, " we witness a community burdened by grief and despair. Their collective anguish speaks volumes about the human condition during challenging times. Gustave Dore's engraving from Don Quixote captures another facet of disconsolation. Don Quixote gazes upon Sancho Panza's proclaimed queen with dubious eyes, revealing his internal struggle between reality and illusion - a truly disheartening predicament for our beloved knight-errant. Even historical events have not escaped the clutches of desolation. In an engraved depiction titled "At Versailles, the Expected Entry of the King, " anticipation turns into disappointment as spectators are left waiting for their monarch to arrive - their faces etched with unmistakable disillusionment. Literary works also explore themes of melancholy. George Louis Palmella Busson Du Maurier's song lyrics from "Song Disconsolate 1863" evoke feelings of heartache through poetic verses that resonate deeply within our souls.