Misfortunate Collection

A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho)
8660973 A Savage Lesson, 1606 (litho) by Burton, H. M. (20th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Savage Lesson, 1606)

Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626554 Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In memory of Nelson, early 19th century (painted silk inserted in a copper medallion)
MMM5475517 In memory of Nelson, early 19th century (painted silk inserted in a copper medallion); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: In memory of Nelson' (Horatio, 1758-1805)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638771 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dora's misfortune (engraving)
8645904 Dora's misfortune (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dora's misfortune)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635933 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving)
1578227 The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522)

The Fool Who Does Not Send Himself Into Misfortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308548 The Fool Who Does Not Send Himself Into Misfortune, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Peasants bring home a man who has crashed in the mountains, Sacrifice
7279502 Peasants bring home a man who has crashed in the mountains, Sacrifice by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An accident at a military horse show, military riding
7279730 An accident at a military horse show, military riding by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An accident at a military horse show, military riding)

Reckless Robin (colour litho)
7157007 Reckless Robin (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reckless Robin)

Le genie du mal (sculpture)
JEB4870622 Le genie du mal (sculpture) by Amy, Jean Barnabe (1839-1907); 46x19x31 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2022

All countries are not favourable to flying, Misfortune for the aviator who, in Spain
7181006 All countries are not favourable to flying, Misfortune for the aviator who, in Spain, alights in the middle of the bull ring (colour litho) by Echau

Study for "Les tears"(drawing)
JEB4869607 Study for " Les tears" (drawing) by Bernard, Valere (1860-1936); 26x38 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Impatient Isabel (colour litho)
7157015 Impatient Isabel (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Impatient Isabel)

Allegory, Fortune and Misfortune (engraving)
7167070 Allegory, Fortune and Misfortune (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegory, Fortune and Misfortune)

Old age and poverty (chromolitho)
7173033 Old age and poverty (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old age and poverty, miniatures from the Roman de la Rose, 15th Century)

Man thrown from his horse at a hunt (litho)
7201203 Man thrown from his horse at a hunt (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Springtide; man thrown from his horse at a hunt)

Jephthah greeted by his daughter after defeating the Ammonites (engraving)
7172333 Jephthah greeted by his daughter after defeating the Ammonites (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young man out in the rain having lost his hat (engraving)
7185804 Young man out in the rain having lost his hat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young man out in the rain having lost his hat)

Beggars, 15th Century (engraving)
7185749 Beggars, 15th Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beggars, 15th Century)

Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving)
7186108 Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas)
PCT4256182 The works of misericordes (detail). (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; © Patrice Cartier

An unfortunate day (colour litho)
7157235 An unfortunate day (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: An unfortunate day. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Cleopatres maid, 1845 (oil on canvas)
JEB4876823 Cleopatres maid, 1845 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau, Theodore (1819-56); Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

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"Misfortunate: A Glimpse into the Tragedies of Life" In the etching titled "The Disasters of War: Que Valor. (What courage)" by an unknown artist in 1906, we witness a haunting scene that encapsulates the misfortunes faced by soldiers on the battlefield. The image portrays a group of courageous men, their faces marked with determination and fear, as they confront the horrors of war. Another etching from the same series, "The Disasters of War: Por una Navaja (for a knife), " depicts a desperate struggle for survival amidst chaos. It serves as a grim reminder that even something as basic as a knife can become an object worth risking one's life for when pushed to extreme circumstances. "The Disasters of War: No Llegan a Tiempo (They Come Too Late)" reveals another facet of misfortune - delayed aid. In this piece, fortified water arrives too late to save those who needed it desperately. It highlights how timing can be cruel and unforgiving in dire situations. Similarly, "The Disasters of War: Para eso habeis nacido (that's why you were born)" showcases individuals trapped within their own misfortunes. The etched water symbolizes their isolation and despair, emphasizing that sometimes fate seems determined to test our resilience without offering any respite. Contrasting these historical artworks is "The Fool Who Does Not Send Himself Into Misfortune, " created between 1660-86 using brush and Indian ink on paper. This piece reminds us that some misfortunes are self-inflicted due to foolish decisions or actions taken without considering consequences. Moving beyond war-related tragedies, other works explore different realms where misfortune strikes unexpectedly. In "Bad News in the Shipping Company's Office" from Belgium, we witness individuals receiving devastating news about lost loved ones at sea – reminding us how grief can strike even in seemingly safe environments.