Sombre Collection (#4)

Still Life with Books, c. 1627-28 (oil on panel)
3704098 Still Life with Books, c.1627-28 (oil on panel) by Lievens, Jan the Elder (1607-74); 91x120 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink
3071613 Study for a Funerary Monument, 1750 (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown and gray washes, white heightening on two joined sheets) by Pajou

La colère du dragon
Sebastien DEL GROSSO

Harold MacMillan leaving London for his World Tour January 1958 Prime Minister Harold MacMillan accompanied by a government official walking to the Britannia aircraft at London Heathrow airport

Eine Mutter II (A Mother II), 1883. Creator: Max Klinger
Eine Mutter II (A Mother II), 1883

Eine Mutter, 1882. Creator: Max Klinger
Eine Mutter, 1882

Queen Victoria in Mourning, 1862. Creator: William Samuel Bambridge
Queen Victoria in Mourning, 1862

On sombre Lake Olden, between cloud-covered mountains, to Maelkevold glacier, Norway, 1905
On sombre Lake Olden, lying deep between cloud-covered mountains, to Maelkevold glacier, Norway, 1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London, 1905]

Two Women, 1901 or 1902 (oil on canvas)
3468944 Two Women, 1901 or 1902 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 73.7x92.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Portrait of an Elderly Woman, traditionally called Mevrouw Bodolphe, 1643 (oil on canvas)
3366982 Portrait of an Elderly Woman, traditionally called Mevrouw Bodolphe, 1643 (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/3-1666); 122.4x97.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Self-Portrait, 1857 (etching)
3247905 Self-Portrait, 1857 (etching) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 23.2x14.3 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Self Portrait, c. 1857 (etching)
3247771 Self Portrait, c.1857 (etching) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 23.2x14.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

Self-portrait, 1857-8 (oil on paper, laid down on canvas)
3077101 Self-portrait, 1857-8 (oil on paper, laid down on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 21x16.2 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; French, out of copyright

Sir David Salomans. c1856. Artist: Solomon Alexander Hart
Sir David Salomans. c1856. Full length portrait in ceremonial dress

Warren Stormes Hale. 1853. Artist: John Robert Dicksee
Warren Stormes Hale. 1853. Originator and Chairman of the City of London Freemans Orphans School. He is shown here in his robe and holding a letter

Sir James Shaw. 1834. Artist: Mary Martha Pearson
Sir James Shaw. 1834. Full length portrait showing him holding a letter in his right hand

A nurse tries to get a view of the Queen during the opening of The Princess Diana Hospital. 29th October 1998

In north-east Coventry hope pounds 50million of New Deal money will breathe new life into their communities. But with 300 derelict properties blighting the streets, there is a long way to go

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

Peeling Potatoes (oil on canvas)
XYC281175 Peeling Potatoes (oil on canvas) by Holl, Frank (1845-88); 35.6x45.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Art Nouveau Floral
Two trees, bending in an art nouveau manner, form a striking if sombre surround

Chilian Ladies in Church Attire (Manto), 1911. From Chile, by G. F. Scott Elliot, M.A. F.R.G.S. [T. Fisher Terrace, London, 1911]

Intombi Cemetery, Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic Tours
Intombi Cemetery, Ladysmith, Natal, South Africa. The graves of casualties of the Siege of Ladysmith (October 1899 - February 1900) during the Boer War. Stereoscopic card detail

St Michaels Church and the grave of Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), late 19th century

Ethel, 1897, (1912). Artist: Ralph Peacock
Ethel, 1897, (1912). A colour print from Famous Paintings, with an introduction by Gilbert Chesterton, Cassell and Company, (London, New York, Toronto, 1912)

French Foreign Legion cemetery, Taourirt, Algeria, 20th century. French postcard

Portrait of a Young Girl, c1460. Artist: Petrus Christus
Portrait of a Young Girl, c1460. From the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany

Woman seated in blue, 1902-1906. Artist: Paul Cezanne
Woman seated in blue, 1902-1906. From the collection of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Ralph Brownrig, Bishop
RALPH BROWNRIG Bishop of Exeter, whose Calvinist views are reflected in his sombre facial expression... Date: 1592 - 1659

Samuel Johnson / Bolt Ct
DR SAMUEL JOHNSON English writers last home, at 8 Bolt Court, Fleet Street, London Date: 1709 - 1784

FREE & EASY EDINBURGH
A man sings very heartily as everyone sits listening attentively, at an Edinburgh working mens Free and easy. Date: 1883

Comparison of Ascot
Photographs showing a royal Ascot and the Black Ascot in 1910- due to the recent death of Edward VII, racegoers at Ascot dress in black. Date: 1910

German aircraft camouflage by G. H. Davis
German aircraft camouflage, showing how the sombre and mottled colours appear to merge into their surroundings. Date: 1941

Picture No. 11671463
Sombre Bee-orchid. Date:

Picture No. 11671462
Sombre Bee-orchid. Date:

The Old Woman known as the crayfish from the Le Bosc Region, 1882 (oil
XIR901496 The Old Woman known as the crayfish from the Le Bosc Region, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Le Bosc)

The Two Sisters, or Mesdemoiselles Chasseriau: Marie-Antoinette-Adele (1810-69) and Genevieve
XIR83606 The Two Sisters, or Mesdemoiselles Chasseriau: Marie-Antoinette-Adele (1810-69) and Genevieve (Aline) (1822-71) sisters of the artist, 1843 (oil on canvas) by Chasseriau

Portrait of Monsieur and Madame Auguste Manet, 1860 (oil on canvas)
XIR74953 Portrait of Monsieur and Madame Auguste Manet, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 110x90 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait bust of Anna G. Dostyevskaya (b / w photo)
XBH366615 Portrait bust of Anna G. Dostyevskaya (b/w photo) by Lorenkovich, N.A. (fl. 19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jakob Fugger, the Rich (oil on canvas)
XPH350362 Jakob Fugger, the Rich (oil on canvas) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bayerische Staatsgemaelde-Sammlung, Augsburg

Antonio Salieri (oil on canvas)
XPH330609 Antonio Salieri (oil on canvas) by Mahler or Maehler, Willibrord Joseph (1778-1860); Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna

James Gambier, engraved by W. Holl, from National Portrait Gallery, volume V, published c
KW274235 James Gambier, engraved by W. Holl, from National Portrait Gallery, volume V, published c.1835 (litho) by Beechey

Extreme Unction, c. 1637-40 (oil on canvas)
XCF282068 Extreme Unction, c.1637-40 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 95.5x121 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

John Singleton Copley (1772-1863) engraved by D
KW266603 John Singleton Copley (1772-1863) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

James Prince Lee (1804-69) engraved by D
KW266600 James Prince Lee (1804-69) engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph, from The Drawing-Room of Eminent Personages, Volume 2, published in London, 1860 (engraving) by Mayall

Portrait of the Poet Innokenty Annensky (1856-1909), 1904-09 (oil on canvas)
BAL266193 Portrait of the Poet Innokenty Annensky (1856-1909), 1904-09 (oil on canvas) by Kurbatov, Anton Nikolayevich (b.1865); 88x70 cm; State Central Literary Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Portrait of the author Nikolay Pomyalovsky, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BAL238847 Portrait of the author Nikolay Pomyalovsky, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Nevrev, Nikolai Vasilievich (1830-1904); 33.6x24.7 cm; State Central Literary Museum, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
XIR210436 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Cals, Adolphe-Felix (1810-80); 40x31 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

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In the heart of Italy's Siena lies Piazza de Il Campo, a place that exudes a sombre atmosphere. As I stand here, surrounded by centuries-old buildings and cobblestone streets, I am reminded of the rich history that unfolded in this very spot. The Hon. Anne Fane's portrait from 1782 captures her with an air of solemnity, as if she carries secrets untold. Moving on to another canvas, Franz Liszt's 1839 painting reveals a deep introspection in his eyes, and is as if he is lost in thought, contemplating the weight of his musical genius. This image resonates with me and adds to the overall sombre ambiance. Flipping through old magazines, I stumble upon the front cover of Sphere Scott Memorial Number. The black and white photograph depicts mourners paying their respects at Sir Walter Scott's memorial service - a poignant reminder of loss and remembrance. A glimpse into history takes us to C19 when reading a will was often accompanied by heavy hearts and bated breaths. The room would be filled with anticipation as lives were forever altered by these legal documents. The Vietnam War patriotic poster catches my attention next; it showcases an indomitable spirit amidst adversity. A sense of determination emanates from the soldiers depicted – they carry themselves with stoicism despite facing unimaginable challenges. As my gaze falls upon a solitary candle flickering in darkness, its soft glow casts shadows on nearby objects creating an aura of melancholy solitude. It reminds me that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for light to guide us forward. Her cross hangs delicately around her neck - a symbol of faith and solace during times of sorrow or hardship. Its presence brings comfort amidst life's trials and tribulations. Melampus and the Centaur painted in 1919 portrays an intense struggle between man and beast; it serves as a metaphor for internal battles we all face.