Dismayed Collection

Cartoon, Strike Home! (strikers injure each other)
Cartoon, Strike Home! A working man who is on strike is dismayed to find that the local baker is also on strike -- the suggestion is that all they are doing is injuring each other by striking

The Dismayed Artist, 1866 (oil on canvas)
WAG5302 The Dismayed Artist, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 45.8 x 61.3 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: artist and his brother)

"Desolate and Dismayed"(engraving)
3106314 " Desolate and Dismayed" (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Desolate and Dismayed")

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "The poor virgin, trembling and dismayed without speaking a word
6008389 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " The poor virgin, trembling and dismayed without speaking a word, came to poor Basil" (engraving) by Dore

The election campaign. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796397 The election campaign. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Dufour, Emilien Leon Jean (fl.c.1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The election campaign)

"There was an Old Man of Bohemia, whose daughter was christened Euphemia", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386628 " There was an Old Man of Bohemia, whose daughter was christened Euphemia", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Illustration for A Colonel of The Empire, by Emily Lawless (litho)
1100066 Illustration for A Colonel of The Empire, by Emily Lawless (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartoon, narrow theatre seats
Cartoon -- a rather large lady and gentleman are dismayed to find that the theatre seating appears on the narrow side. Date: circa 1855

Lady Changes Wheel
A lady driver changes a wheel, dismayed at what it may do to her dress and hoping some chivalrous gent may come along... Date: 1930

ROMAN CATTLE STRICKEN
Roman farmers dismayed when their cattle are stricken with the plague Date: 29 BC

MISTRESS AND SERVANTS
The mistress of the house is dismayed by the aggravations, tribulations, vexations and irritations caused by her servants... Date: 1849

Siren Dismayed
A siren lures a man with her song - but when she sees him close to, shes not sure it was such a good idea Date: 1921

Cartoon, On leave in Paris, WW1
Cartoon, On leave in Paris. Two French soldiers outside a cinema are dismayed to see that all the films are about the war -- to think we came here to have fun! Date: 1917

Isaac Le Chapelier
ISaC RENE GUY LE CHAPELIER French revolutionary statesman, dismayed by the terror, visited England whereupon he was arrested, and guillotined as a traitor. Date: 1754 - 1794

Relief of Cambrai by the Duke of Anjou, 1581. The troops of Parma leave their positions. Jan Luyken, 1679 - 1684

The Novice: Anyhow, now I know which is reverse 1927
Young lady reverses her car into the back of a shop window. Date: 1927

Coloured Cousins 2
At first dismayed when his coloured cousins turn up from the West Indies, Gladstone soon finds work for them

Ration Gadgets for your Coupons - Sunday Joint
Part of a series of humorous illustrations he produced for the Sketch during World War II. The scene shows a family sitting at a dinner table for Sunday lunch only to be faced with a circular machine

Reluctant Bather
A girl hesitates on the steps of her bathing machine, dismayed by the appearance of the sea, alarmingly different from the familiarity of the swimming baths !

Royal Evasion - 1
Louis and Marie Antoinette escape from the Tuileries in disguise, hoping to cross the frontier of France altogether. The authorities are alarmed and the populace dismayed

French Arms Build-Up
Even Saint Barbara, though the patron saint of gunners, is dismayed by Frances build-up of arms, as compared with her peaceloving neighbour Germany

Meyerbeer / Robert Liebig6
Act 5 Finale : the diabolical Bertram is dismayed at the sight of Robert and Isabella, now united in love and also in higher spiritual values

Halleys Comet 1066
At the coronation of Harold, astrologers are dismayed by the appearance of Halleys Comet, which they interpret as an evil omen

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"Dismayed: A Captivating Journey through Art and Satire" In the realm of creativity, dismay takes on many forms. From the haunting brushstrokes of "The Dismayed Artist" to the striking imagery of "Siren Dismayed, " these works of art evoke a range of emotions that captivate our souls. One cannot help but be drawn into the chaotic scene depicted in "Strike Home. " where strikers injure each other, leaving us with a sense of disbelief and unease. Similarly, Gustave Doré's engraving from Don Quixote portrays a poor virgin trembling and dismayed, her silence speaking volumes about her plight. Moving beyond visual art, even political satire finds its place in this collection. The illustration for Le Rire depicting an election campaign reminds us how easily we can be disheartened by the machinations of power. But it is not all doom and gloom within these pages. Frederick Warne and Co. 's colorful litho brings levity with their depiction of an old man from Bohemia whose daughter was christened Euphemia - a whimsical tale that lightens our hearts. Emily Lawless' litho for "A Colonel of The Empire" offers another perspective on dismay as it explores themes surrounding loyalty and duty during times of conflict. And who could forget the comical cartoon featuring narrow theatre seats or the misadventures portrayed in "Lady Changes Wheel"? These lighthearted moments remind us that sometimes laughter is indeed the best remedy for life's disappointments. Finally, we are transported back to ancient Rome with news headlines screaming about Roman cattle being stricken - reminding us that even centuries ago, unexpected events could leave people feeling bewildered and disoriented. As we journey through this captivating collection encompassing various mediums and eras, one thing becomes clear.