Frail Collection

I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper)
BBC193310 I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo) (charcoal on paper) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Prado, Madrid

Queen Victoria and Munshi Abdul Karim, 1900
Queen Victoria, Empress of India, listening to a despatch describing the elation of the troops at the services they had rendered to the Queen. Her Indian servant, Munshi Abdul Karim, supports her

Frederic Chopin / Krzesz
FREDERIC CHOPIN Polish musician the last notes

Renanthera Singaporeans hybrid orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019
Renanthera Singaporeans, hybrid orchids named to honour citizens of Singapore, are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display

Vanda Miss Joaquim orchids, Singapores national flower, are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of Stamford Raffles arrival to the island

Scorpion orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display at Gardens
Scorpion orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of Stamford Raffles arrival to Singapore and the countrys upcoming National Day

A feather is pictured in a burnt area where Palestinians have been causing blazes by flying kites and balloons loaded with flammable materials, across the border between Israel and Gaza Strip

Butterflies sit on cocoons during an event to launch the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, Britain, March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

A jay rests on a tree as the air temperature drops to about minus 12 degrees Celsius (10.4 degrees Fahrenheit), near the Ozerny village, Belarus March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A blackbird rests on a tree as the air temperature drops to about minus 12 degrees Celsius (10.4 degrees Fahrenheit), near the Ozerny village, Belarus March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

A fieldfare feeds on a tree as the air temperature drops to about minus 12 degrees Celsius (10.4 degrees Fahrenheit), near the Ozerny village, Belarus March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Blooming cherry blossoms are seen in Tokyo, Japan March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Toru Hanai

A rose is seen in a public garden in Vienna, Austria, June 13, 2018. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader

A great tit picks up to fly on a winter day in Warsaw, Poland March 3, 2018. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel

A butterfly is seen on a flower on Mount Hymettus in Athens, Greece, June 20, 2019. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis

Moth orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display at Gardens by
Moth orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of Stamford Raffles arrival to Singapore and the countrys upcoming National Day

Dendrobium Changi Airport orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral
Dendrobium Changi Airport, hybrid orchids that were named to commemorate the opening of an orchid garden at the airport, are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display

Drops of dew sit on a spider web in the early morning mist in Los Angeles, California, U.S. August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

Mayara Mandai Sunlight hybrid orchids are seen during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of Stamford Raffles arrival to the island

Orchids hang from an arch during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display at Gardens
Orchids hang from an arch during the Orchid Extravaganza 2019 floral display, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of Stamford Raffles arrival to Singapore and the countrys upcoming National Day

Tea
A painting of a rather frail and ill looking older woman, wearing a green spotted blue jumper, having a cup of tea at the table. Date: circa 1914

CHOPIN/DEATHBED
FREDERIC CHOPIN (1810 - 1849), Polish musician and composer: drawn soon after his death

The Paralytic Man Helped by his Children, engraved by Alix, c. 1800 (coloured engraving)
CHT235316 The Paralytic Man Helped by his Children, engraved by Alix, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Front cover of Le Mot, 23rd January 1915 (colou litho)
STC383641 Front cover of Le Mot, 23rd January 1915 (colou litho) by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois-Joseph ou)

Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen (litho)
1603860 Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pallinghurst Barrow, by Grant Allen)

Portrait of Jacob Trip, c. 1661 (oil on canvas)
3700761 Portrait of Jacob Trip, c.1661 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 130.5x97 cm; National Gallery, London

Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist, 1907 (b / w photo)
3103037 Leo Tolstoy, Russian novelist, 1907 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian novelist

On frail ice, the whirring skate, Becomes an instrument of Fate (coloured engraving)
585189 On frail ice, the whirring skate, Becomes an instrument of Fate (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartoon titled On frail ice)

Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778) 1781 (marble)
BOO73712 Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778) 1781 (marble) by Houdon, Jean-Antoine (1741-1828); height: 13 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

The Paralytic, 1763 (oil on canvas)
BOO73449 The Paralytic, 1763 (oil on canvas) by Greuze, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805); 115.5x146 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

From Buffalo to Pittsburg (litho)
1597222 From Buffalo to Pittsburg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Buffalo to Pittsburg. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 February 1897)

The steps of an elderly peasant guided by his wife (pen & ink with chalk on paper)
449253 The steps of an elderly peasant guided by his wife (pen & ink with chalk on paper) by Craesbeeck, Joos van (c.1605-62) (attr)

Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Renaissance artist, scientist and writer (1452-1519) (chromolitho)
724731 Leonardo da Vinci, Italian Renaissance artist, scientist and writer (1452-1519) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonardo da Vinci)

Ahasuerus at the End of the World (oil on canvas)
Ma198568 Ahasuerus at the End of the World (oil on canvas) by Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolph (1860-1933); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Hungarian, out of copyright

Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving)
1064612 Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving) by Lessi, Tito (1858-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

An elderly man in bed, 1860
BBC202078 An elderly man in bed, 1860 by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; French, out of copyright

A story with orange poppies
Galina Bunkova

Stitchwort surprise
Mandy Disher

Small spherical
Eyal Amer

Former British Prime Minister and wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill is helped to his feet by his son-in-law Christopher Soames before addressing constituents of Woodford

Detail of a wall painting of the Life of the Buddha, showing Prince Siddartha encountering old age, sickness, death, and an ascetic spiritual seeker, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Illustration from the novel Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, 1863. Artist: Gustave Dore
Illustration from the novel Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, 1863. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. Artist: Jacob de Backer
The Three Ages of Man, allegory, late 16th century. From the Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was President of the Transvaal or South African Republic from 1883

Misfitz - Rip Van Winkle. early 20th century

Caricature of W E Gladstone, Liberal Prime Minister
Caricature of W E Gladstone (1809-1898), Liberal Prime Minister -- Mr Gladstone has passed a quiet night, and the Coercion Bill (resulting in the Irish Coercion Act). 1881

The Birth of the Blues
THE BIRTH OF THE BLUES...and from a jail came the wail of a down-hearted frail, and they played that as part of the blues... Date: 1926

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"Frailty in the Tapestry of Life: From Queen Victoria's Unlikely Friendship to Fragile Orchids and Delicate Butterflies" In 1900, an unexpected bond formed between Queen Victoria and her Indian servant Munshi Abdul Karim, showcasing the frailty of societal norms. This unlikely friendship challenged conventions and reminded us that strength can be found in vulnerability. The charcoal sketch "I Am Still Learning (Aun Aprendo)" captures the essence of human fragility. Just like Frederic Chopin's haunting melodies on his deathbed, this artwork reminds us that even great talents are not immune to the frailties of mortality. Amidst a world steeped in chaos, a simple cup of tea offers solace. The aroma wafts through our senses, soothing our souls as we savor its delicate flavors. In its simplicity lies a reminder that even small pleasures can bring immense joy amidst life's frailties. At Singapore's Orchid Extravaganza 2019, Renanthera Singaporeans hybrid orchids bloom with exquisite beauty. These vibrant flowers showcase their resilience despite their fragile nature—a testament to the delicate balance between strength and fragility. Among them stands Vanda Miss Joaquim orchids, proudly representing Singapore as its national flower. Their elegant petals symbolize unity amidst diversity—an embodiment of how something seemingly fragile can become a powerful emblem for an entire nation. Scorpion orchids also grace the Orchid Extravaganza display; their intricate patterns hint at hidden strengths within delicacy itself. Like these enchanting blooms, we too possess untapped potential waiting to be discovered beneath our own perceived vulnerabilities. Emerging from darkness into light is George Bernard Shaw's legacy—a brilliant Irish writer whose words continue to inspire generations despite his own battles with inner demons. His journey reminds us that true strength lies not only in overcoming obstacles but also acknowledging one's own frailties along the way.