Sombre Collection (#5)

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

1765884; out of copyright

Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board)
XKH204868 Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92); 37.7x45 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

1765991; out of copyright

1765955; out of copyright

Portrait of Viscount Alexandre-Francois-Marie de Beauharnais (1760-94) after a painting by J
XIR167320 Portrait of Viscount Alexandre-Francois-Marie de Beauharnais (1760-94) after a painting by J. Guerin, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869); 135x100 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

The Dubourg Family, 1878 (oil on canvas)
XIR229933 The Dubourg Family, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Fantin-Latour, Ignace Henri Jean (1836-1904); 146.5x170.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Victoria)

The Young Widow, c. 1665 (oil on canvas)
XYC228393 The Young Widow, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Lefebvre, Rolland (1608-77); 75.6x64.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; French, out of copyright

Mary Kramer (1797-1871), 1845 (oil on panel)
XKH152288 Mary Kramer (1797-1871), 1845 (oil on panel) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 21.7x18.2 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Adolph Wasmann (1807-53), 1843 (oil on panel) (see 152287 for pair)
XKH152286 Adolph Wasmann (1807-53), 1843 (oil on panel) (see 152287 for pair) by Wasmann, Rudolph Friedrich (1805-86); 33.1x27.4 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

With wine from Rome, 1872 (oil on canvas)
XKH150952 With wine from Rome, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Truebner, Heinrich Wilhelm (1851-1917); 28.5x35 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

1249128; out of copyright

Peasant Woman by the Hearth, c. 1885 (oil on canvas laid on board)
XIR166545 Peasant Woman by the Hearth, c.1885 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 29x40 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Mature man posing in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait

Picture No. 11067574
Sombre Tit at pool September. Southern Turkey. Date:

Picture No. 11067573
Sombre Tit at pool September. Southern Turkey. Date:

Suicide - the last thng he did
" So Poor Old Mike committed suicide." " Yes." " That was the LAST thing I thought he d do." " Which it were, Sorr." Date: 1894

Picture No. 10887111
Sombre Tit (Parus lugubris) Date:

Ruisdael, Jacob van (1628-1682). The Marsh. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. State Hermitage Museum

Sombre Pianist
A moody pianist in gothic surroundings. Date: 1930s

Gothic Piano Duet

Workmen digging in the cellar of Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of workmen digging in the cellar of Borley Rectory. HPG/1/3/7 (vii)

The Civil War in America: New Year reception in the White Ho
President Lincoln and his wife mingle with generals and scouts at a sombre reception at the White House, New Year, 1862

Frenchwoman 1558
The sombre grey of this ladys dress (reign of Henri II) is relieved by slashes and other ornamentation : it has a high lace collar and a cheeky matching cap

Frenchwoman 1590S
This lady of the time of Henri IV seems almost choked by her ruff : her gown is sombre in colour but fringed and fitted with slashed sleeves

George VI 1930
George VI, when Duke of York, as the official representative of his father, King George V. He leaves Westminster Abbey with the Dean after a memorial service to Lord Balfour

Old Woman 1860S
An old woman is photographed seated in an upholstered chair. Her clothing is in dark, sombre colours & she wears a lace bonnet & shawl. A lorgnon hangs round her neck

Field Marshal Hindenburg
PAUL VON HINDENBURG Looking sombre on the Western Front when a Field Marshal during World War One

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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.