Jilted Collection

Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho)
ELB109868 Miss Havisham, illustration from Characters of Romance, first published 1900 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Private Collection; © Desmond Banks; English

Ladies trying a contemptible scoundrel for a "Breach of Promise. "(engraving)
5997879 Ladies trying a contemptible scoundrel for a " Breach of Promise." (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jilted, 1886 (bodycolour on paper)
1214357 Jilted, 1886 (bodycolour on paper) by Glindoni, Henry Gillard (1852-1913); 75.1x55.8 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; English, out of copyright

A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho)
3093788 A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman jilting a policeman for a soldier)

Comic postcard, Little boy jilted Date: 20th century

A moving confrontation in court (colour litho)
2819131 A moving confrontation in court (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A moving confrontation in court)

Seule au Rendez-vous (colour litho)
3098438 Seule au Rendez-vous (colour litho) by Metzmacher, Emile Pierre (1815-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seule au Rendez-vous)

The Trysting Place, 1878 (oil on canvas)
TW427252 The Trysting Place, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Lidderdale, Charles Sillem (1831-95); 107.2x76.9 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Woman stood up at a planned rendezvous (colour litho)
6031100 Woman stood up at a planned rendezvous (colour litho) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman stood up at a planned rendezvous)

Linda Sawford, former lover of Elton John. She lived with Elton for around nine months in 1970. February 1984

Miss Daisy Markham sues Marquess of Northampton
Mrs Daisy Annie Moss, otherwise known as Miss Daisy Markham, actress, who successfully sued the new Marquess of Northampton for breach of promise of marriage in 1913

A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model
The Jilt. A little girl loses her beau to a prettier model. She is dreadful upset and even her dolly is sharing her pain and loss! Even her puppy seems to be off! Date: circa 1890s

Smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent
Jilted! A smug Cockney woman who has nabbed her rivals Gent, throws her a very satisfied glance! Date: circa 1890s

Lovers tiff
A young couple sit at opposite sides of a garden bench, his top hat separates them. They appear not to be on speaking terms

Womens Rights / Satire
Wishful thinking: " The ladies Trying a Contemptible Scoundrel for a Breach of Promise". Indigant mothers & jilted brides hold the would- be husband to account

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In a world filled with betrayal and heartbreak, the concept of being jilted has long been a source of fascination. Miss Daisy Markham's lawsuit against the Marquess of Northampton sends shockwaves through high society, exposing the dark underbelly of broken promises and shattered dreams. Meanwhile, on a Ceinture railway train in Paris, a murder unfolds before our eyes in vivid color lithographs - a chilling reminder that love can turn deadly. But it is not just trains that bear witness to such tragedies. A murder in a railway carriage also captivates our attention as we delve into the twisted minds behind these heinous acts. In contrast, Miss Havisham from Characters of Romance stands as an iconic figure representing the pain and bitterness that comes from being jilted - her story immortalized in vibrant color lithographs. The courtroom becomes both stage and battleground when ladies take matters into their own hands by trying a contemptible scoundrel for his "Breach of Promise. " Through engravings capturing this momentous event, we are reminded that justice can be sought even when love fails us. Jilted takes various forms throughout history - depicted beautifully in bodycolor on paper artwork from 1886 or portrayed humorously on comic postcards where little boys experience rejection firsthand. The emotions run deep as women choose soldiers over policemen or find themselves stood up at planned rendezvous captured brilliantly in colorful lithographs. Yet amidst all this turmoil lies hope - hope for redemption and closure. A moving confrontation plays out within courtrooms depicted with striking color lithographs; justice may prevail after all. And even when left alone at rendezvous points like Seule au Rendez-vous suggests, there remains an opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Finally, The Trysting Place painting from 1878 reminds us that while some relationships may falter, others endure against all odds.