Pitiful Collection

"Pitiful: A Glimpse into the Struggles and Sorrow of Humanity" In a world plagued by inequality

Pitiful Collection: The Departure of the Conscript, 1851 (engraving)

The Departure of the Conscript, 1851 (engraving)
1731097 The Departure of the Conscript, 1851 (engraving) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); (add.info.: The departure of the conscript, drawing by Hippolyte Bellange, 1851)

Pitiful Collection: 'A punting we will go', a bad quarter of an hour (litho)

"A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour (litho)
959162 " A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A punting we will go", a bad quarter of an hour)

Pitiful Collection: Regines Ape (engraving)

Regines Ape (engraving)
1042282 Regines Ape (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regines Ape. Illustration for The Graphic)

Pitiful Collection: Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59. Creator: Horatio Ross

Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59. Creator: Horatio Ross
Dead Female Deer and Game Bird, ca. 1856-59

Pitiful Collection: Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest, 1856-1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert

Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest, 1856-1858. Artist: Sir John Gilbert
Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest, 1856-1858. Prospero, holding his daughter Miranda, regards Caliban, a savage, deformed, sub-human creature, whom he has enslaved

Pitiful Collection: A very poor man - Algiers, Algeria

A very poor man - Algiers, Algeria Date: circa 1920s

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"Pitiful: A Glimpse into the Struggles and Sorrow of Humanity" In a world plagued by inequality, "An Emancipated Negro" stands as a poignant reminder of the long-fought battle for freedom. Published in 1833, this lithograph captures the resilience and strength of an individual overcoming oppression. "The Departure of the Conscript, " an engraving from 1851, portrays the heart-wrenching moment when loved ones bid farewell to their conscripted soldiers. The anguish on their faces echoes the pain felt during times of war and separation. "A punting we will go, " a lithograph depicting a bad quarter of an hour, offers a glimpse into life's unpredictable challenges. In this scene, misfortune befalls individuals navigating treacherous waters, serving as a metaphor for life's unexpected hardships. With "Regines Ape, " an engraving that evokes both sympathy and curiosity, we witness an animal trapped within its own existence. This artwork serves as a reflection on captivity and our responsibility towards creatures who share our planet. Horatio Ross' masterpiece titled "Dead Female Deer and Game Bird" transports us to nature's cruel reality. Created between 1856-59, it showcases the fragility of life juxtaposed against man's desire for sport – reminding us that beauty can sometimes be tinged with tragedy. During the Franco-Prussian War in January 1871, Auguste Bry captured "Les Petits Marchands d Obus. " This illustration depicts innocent children selling artillery shells amidst destruction – highlighting how even in dire circumstances survival instincts prevail over innocence lost. Sir John Gilbert's portrayal of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" (1856-1858) delves into themes of isolation and despair. Through his brushstrokes, he encapsulates humanity’s struggle against forces beyond our control – resonating with those who have faced adversity head-on.