Solemn Collection (page 23)

Officiating clergy at the Royal wedding, 1923
Page from The Sphere showing the officiating clergy at the marriage of Prince Albert, Duke of York to Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon on 26 April 1923 at Westminster Abbey

The Crowning of Queen Elizabeth II / Coronation
The supreme moment during the coronation ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II with the Archbishop of Canterbury placing the crown on the monarchs head

Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh - Remembrance servi
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh singing during the remembrance service held at the Cenotaph in London annually. Date: 1952

Boy on a wheeled horse
A very solemn and serious looking little boy, trussed up in a white sailor suit sits astride a toy horse which is fixed to three wheels - a sort of horcycle?

Abundance and Prosperity - a New Years wish for 1906

Princess Beatrice, later Princess Henry of Battenberg
Princess Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore, later Princess Henry of Battenberg (1857-1944), the fifth daughter and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

A bride in Alsace
A bride is reassured by female friends and family as she prepares to get married. Whilst the women surrounding her appear to be relaxed and enjoying themselves

Teenager being told off
An older woman knits in her sitting room, whilst delivering a stern reprimand to a sullen faced teenage girl (her daughter) who sits alongside her looking downcast and moderately fed up

Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) Knight of the Garter
The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) invested as Knight of the Garter. Seen here at the centre of the photograph, wearing a large plume of white feathers

Nanny and Child
A small, rather solemn-looking child sits on their carers lap, staring out into the distance. The nanny holds the child carefully, stroking one of the childs tiny, chubby feet

Circassians Dancing
A Circassian pair perform a traditional dance amid a circle of solemn spectators

Two Young Girls - Photo
Two rather sullen young girls in their finest frocks pose for a photograph

Procession in Petrograd
A solemn procession on the Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd, mourns those who gave their lives in the name of freedom. Date: March 1917

Portrait of a Man in a Hat
Artist - Title: Portrait of a Man in a Hat - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 42 x 32

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Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor), in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

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Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor), in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

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Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor), in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Memorial ceremony, Confucius Birthday, September 28th, Confucius temple, Taiwan, Asia

Portrait of a young girl of the Yao (Mien) ethnic group, Baan Huai Nam Yen village, Golden Triangle, northern area, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Portrait of an Akha hill tribe woman, Chiang Rai, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Painted temple door panel in the Thian Hock Keng Temple, Chinatown, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman picking cultivated roses, Al Ain, Oman, Middle East

Portrait of two children with facial decoration, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Tiki Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Pacific Islands

Confucian ceremony, Chonghyo Shrine, Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Asia

Giant Buddha in Kamakura, Japan

Daibusu (the Great Buddha), Kamakura, Tokyo, Japan

People wearing masked carnival costumes, San Giorgio in the background, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Person wearing masked carnival costume, St. Marks Square and Campanile behind, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Person wearing masked carnival costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Hindu holy man, Ghatia meditating as the sun rises in the early morning, Varanasi (Benares), Uttar Pradesh State, India

Sarod player, India, Asia

Statues of Marx and Engels and the Berlin Cathedral (Dom), Berlin, Germany, Europe

Close-up of the head of a bald eagle, haliaeetus leucocephalus, Chateau de Beaucaire, Gard, France, Europe

Angkor Thom, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

A group of Tobas performing the Devil Dance - La Diablada, during the carnival, Oruro, Bolivia, South America

Russian Wedding Feast
The village priest officiates at the wedding feast : evidently the matter is one to be taken seriously, judging by the solemn faces

Cockburn / Alexander / Vfair
SIR ALEXANDER COCKBURN British jurist

G Washington / Humphreys
GEORGE WASHINGTON First American President

J Wagner Jauregg / Nobel
JULIUS WAGNER VON JAUREGG Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist

G Valeriano / Larmessin
GIAMPIETRO VALERIANO Italian scholar

Marie Laurent / Moloch
MARIE (Mery) LAURENT French actress, model for Manets painting Autumn (1881)

Family & Train Set
A young father and mother play with a train set with their two young sons and one daughter

Leap Year / Phiz / 1864
A solemn warning to single men Ladies take advantage of the custom of proposing to men on February 29th

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In the presence of history's solemn moments, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of emotions and significance. The Flag of the Scottish Covenanters stands tall, symbolizing unwavering dedication to their cause. As Queen Elizabeth II is crowned amidst grandeur and tradition in 1953, her regal demeanor exudes a sense of solemnity that captivates all who witness it. Leon-Maxime Faivre's painting "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" evokes a profound sentiment as it portrays the bond between two mothers, reminding us of the solemn responsibility they carry. A sepia photograph captures Sigmund Freud's intense gaze, revealing his contemplative nature and highlighting the weightiness of his groundbreaking theories. The imposing Portrait of Chairman Mao at Tiananmen Square serves as an enduring reminder of his influential role in shaping China's history. Empress Theodora gazes serenely from within the Basilica of Saint Vitale, her image radiating grace and dignity. A procession for the Christian festival Rameaux in Axum transports us to a moment where faith intertwines with solemnity. The Statue of Abraham Lincoln stands resolute, embodying both strength and sorrow as he guides our nation through turbulent times. Alice encounters the Dodo bird with an air of curiosity mixed with reverence for this peculiar creature. In Concepts / Lovers 1913, love takes on a somber tone as passion meets melancholy in an embrace that transcends time. Amidst vibrant Mediterranean beauty captured on canvas lies an underlying sense of solitude that adds depth to its allure. Each hint invites us into its own world filled with gravity and introspection—a testament to how even fleeting moments can hold immense significance when viewed through eyes attuned to their solemnity.