Mourning Collection (page 87)

Sir Agravain, knight of the Round Table who joined with Sir Mordred to tell King Arthur of Lancelot and Guineveres illicit love, killed by Lancelot, top right

Sicily, Italy, Western Europe; A silver bass relief representing an episode of the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis), as part of the garment during the Misteri procession in Trapani

Sicily, Italy, Western Europe; The Addolorata during the Misteri procession on Good Friday in Trapani

Portugal, Alentejo, Estremoz. Three elderly Portuguese ladies (Ana Carvallal, Marianna Bailao and Catarina Amaro) near the town of Estremoz in the Alentejo region of Portugal

Elizabeth Pope in the Character of Zara in The Mourning Bride by Congreve. 1791

Grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife
Your Favourite Song - A grieving Husband plays his violin to his dead wife whilst their daughter reads her picture book, oblivious to the moderately bizarre tableau a couple of feet to her right

Queen Victoria in old age. 1897

Terracotta figure of young woman. Tomb in Canosa, Apulia. 30
Terracotta figure of young woman with her hands raise in a gesture of mourning. Found in a chamber tomb in Canosa in Apulia with rich gifts, and several similar figures. 300-250 BC. Italy

Regency of Maria Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine (1885-1902)
History of Spain. Nineteenth century. Regency of Maria Cristina of Habsburg-Lorraine (1885-1902). The queen regent (1885-1902) out of Congress

Mourning card, King George V
Mourning card, In Loving Memory of His Majesty King George V who passed peacefully away January 20th 1936. R.I.P. Date: 1936

Advert for Godwin & Son, jewellery 1892
A seletion of bracelets, brooches, earrings, in black with fine pearls, onyx and diamonds, designed for the mourning for the death of Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence & Avondale

Watering Hanging Basket
A lady waters a hanging basket in her greenhouse. Date: 1895

Lydia Sterne
Laurence Sternes daughter Lydia, depicted mourning her father whose bust she has crowned with a laurel wreath Date: mid 18th-century

Mother and Child 1809
Fashionable mourning dress. The womans gown is decorated with vandyking at the neckline & edge of the sleeves. The childs dress has a square neckline with lace tucker. Date: 1809

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"Mourning: A Reflection on Grief and Remembrance" In the depths of sorrow, Mary, Queen of Scots found solace in mourning. As she faced her tragic fate, her heart heavy with loss, she exemplified the power of resilience amidst adversity. The New Jerusalem, a vision of hope from c1900, reminds us that even in times of mourning, there is a glimmer of light that guides us towards healing, and is through our collective grief that we find strength to rebuild and create anew. An advert for Jays of London Mourning for families speaks to the universal need for support during times of bereavement. In their compassionate services lies an understanding that mourning is not meant to be endured alone but shared amongst loved ones. On the hallowed grounds where valor met tragedy stands the Irish Brigade memorial on Little Round Top at Gettysburg battlefield. Here we witness how mourning transcends borders and unites nations in honoring those who sacrificed everything for freedom's cause. Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus captures the raw intensity and anguish experienced when losing a cherished companion. This poignant artwork immortalizes grief as an essential part of being human – a testament to love's enduring impact. In The Death of Socrates painted in 1787, we witness profound sadness mingled with reverence as philosophy mourns its greatest martyr. Through this masterpiece, we are reminded that even great minds can succumb to mortality's grasp. Queen Victoria and her children draped in mourning attire at Windsor Palace remind us that grief knows no boundaries – it touches both royalty and commoners alike. Their somber presence serves as a reminder that loss unifies humanity under one shared experience. Tilda Swinton's portrayal in Derek Jarman's Caravaggio (1986) brings forth an exploration into art as catharsis during moments marked by sorrowful introspection. Through creativity emerges healing; through artistry, we find solace.