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Exhausted Collection

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Railway Sleeper

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageExhausted Collection: Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station

Railway Sleeper - Melton Mowbray Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Hunstman taking a nap with his foxhound at Melton Mowbray Station! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageExhausted Collection: Railway Sleeper - Euston Station

Railway Sleeper - Euston Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Scottish football fan at Euston Station awaiting his return train back north of the border. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageExhausted Collection: Aztecs Warriors 1521

Aztecs Warriors 1521
Despite the loss of the Fort of Xoloc and the raising to the ground of the Old Palace at Tenochtitlan, the exhausted Aztecs fight furiously on

Background imageExhausted Collection: Platform of Post Office (St. Paul s) Underground Station

Platform of Post Office (St. Paul s) Underground Station
Central Line Series. A smart lady, exhausted messenger boy and down-on-his-luck punter seated on a bench on the platform of St

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Humorist Easter Number 1938

The Humorist Easter Number 1938
The Humorist Easter Number front cover illustrated by William Heath Robinson featuring two exhausted cyclists sleeping off a picnic lunch, unaware that somebody is riding away on their tandem bicycle

Background imageExhausted Collection: British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944

British troops resting after six days fighting, 1944
A group of jocular British soldiers take a rest after six days spent attacking the strongly defended German positions on Mounts Camino and Maggiore, fighting through thick mud and unceasing rain

Background imageExhausted Collection: Fable / Old Man & Death

Fable / Old Man & Death
THE OLD MAN & DEATH An old man, exhausted gathering sticks, calls for Death to take him; immediately Death appears, and the man regrets what he wished for

Background imageExhausted Collection: Exhausted Footman

Exhausted Footman
An exhausted footman, reflected in a dressing table mirror, rests his weary head in his hands and ruminates on the lot of an Edwardian servant

Background imageExhausted Collection: Battle of Hastings

Battle of Hastings
At Hastings, Harolds army - exhausted after fighting the Norsemen at Stamford Bridge - encounter the Normans, after their Channel crossing : victory goes to the invaders

Background imageExhausted Collection: Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station

Railway Sleeper - Marylebone Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing post young gentleman propped up against a bollard at Marylebone Station after a wild Christmas party! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Background imageExhausted Collection: West Indies Sombrero

West Indies Sombrero
(Leeward Islands) Formerly exploited for its phosphates but, sad to say, the deposits are now exhausted

Background imageExhausted Collection: Zola / Leandre / Rire 1897

Zola / Leandre / Rire 1897
EMILE ZOLA French novelist, exhausted after writing his novel Paris, which was published the following year

Background imageExhausted Collection: Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey

Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot

Background imageExhausted Collection: Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Afraid to face traffic. Nerves in a terrible state and anaemia made her as pale as death

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Finish of the Mile Race- A Dead Heat

The Finish of the Mile Race- A Dead Heat
A number of exhausted young male runners battle it out as they near the finishing line. A largely male crowd watch on with enthusiasm

Background imageExhausted Collection: OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH

OFFENBACH/HOFFMANN/TAICH
(The Tales of Hoffmann) The evil Dr Miracle encourages Antonia to sing though it is bad for her health : unable to resist him, she sings till she dies exhausted. Date: first performed 1881

Background imageExhausted Collection: GOLDMARK/SABA LIEBIG 6

GOLDMARK/SABA LIEBIG 6
Act 4 final scene : Assad finds Shulamith in the desert, but, exhausted, dies in her arms after they sing of their future bliss in heaven : the chorus share their raptures. Date: first performed 1875

Background imageExhausted Collection: Child labour working in the fields

Child labour working in the fields
Farming under the gang system - work contracted out to entrepreneurs who worked their labour force often under harsh conditions. Date: 1867

Background imageExhausted Collection: World War II - exhausted prisoners, Western front

World War II - exhausted prisoners, Western front
Vintage World War II photograph - exhausted German prisoners, Western front

Background imageExhausted Collection: BABY MAKING MACHINE

BABY MAKING MACHINE
The Great French Baby-making machine - Papa is exhausted by having to work so hard, but Maman is delighted... Date: 1906

Background imageExhausted Collection: For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908

For Auld Lang Syne - New Year Greetings card - 1908 Date: 1908

Background imageExhausted Collection: A woman sleeps at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong market

A woman sleeps at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong market
A woman sleeps soundly while waiting for customers at her vegetable stall in a Hong Kong Market Date: 1979

Background imageExhausted Collection: Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Column of Japanese soldiers

Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Column of Japanese soldiers marching under the cold and tiredness of fighting. Engraving. Colored

Background imageExhausted Collection: Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people

Advertisement, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. Mother weak from childhood. Son a victim of St Vitus Dance. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate

Background imageExhausted Collection: An exhausted cab horse - The Strand, London

An exhausted cab horse - The Strand, London
London Life - An exhausted cab horse tended to on the street - The Strand, London Date: circa 1901

Background imageExhausted Collection: 1948 - Emil Zatopek

1948 - Emil Zatopek
Emil Zatopek (1922 - 2000), Czech long distance runner pictured following his victory in the 10, 000m race at the London 1948 Olympic Games, only the second race he had ever run at that distance

Background imageExhausted Collection: Parable of the Good Samaritan. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19

Parable of the Good Samaritan. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19
Parable of the Good Samaritan. The Good Samaritan arrives to the inn. Gospel of Luke. Engraving by Gustave Dore. 19th century

Background imageExhausted Collection: Exhausted soldier and horse, Turkey

Exhausted soldier and horse, Turkey
A tired soldier takes break and sits on a low wall beside his trusty steed - World War One era

Background imageExhausted Collection: STALINGRAD 1942-43

STALINGRAD 1942-43
Despite impending defeat, an exhausted German soldier fights on until the bitter end. War- torn Stalingrad burns behind him

Background imageExhausted Collection: Susi - with piles of toys and presents

Susi - with piles of toys and presents, looking thoroughly exhausted by it all. 1950s

Background imageExhausted Collection: Stand Easy by H. M. Bateman

Stand Easy by H. M. Bateman
Guards wearing bearskin helmets rest their heads for a moment. Date: 1927

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Third Encore by H. M. Bateman

The Third Encore by H. M. Bateman
A small man, rather green with exhaustion, mops his brow at the thought of yet another dance with a sturdy lady. Date: 1928

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Boxers Who Fought to a Standstill, H. M. Bateman

The Boxers Who Fought to a Standstill, H. M. Bateman
Two boxers in the ring lie on the floor having knocked each other out. Even the audience is utterly exhausted. Date: 1933

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Channel Island in German Hands, Evacuees

The Channel Island in German Hands, Evacuees
Refugees from the Channel Islands arriving in London following the German occupation of the islands. Date: 1940

Background imageExhausted Collection: The Channel Island in German Hands

The Channel Island in German Hands
Exhausted evacuees arriving in England after a 20 hour journey from the Channel Islands following German occupation of the islands

Background imageExhausted Collection: Sleeping workmen in a cart

Sleeping workmen in a cart
Two exhausted workmen sleeping in the back of a cart. circa 1900

Background imageExhausted Collection: Bermuda Labourer - Outerbridges Lily Field

Bermuda Labourer - Outerbridges Lily Field - Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon... Date: circa 1907

Background imageExhausted Collection: Exhausted Housewife

Exhausted Housewife
A young overworked housewife or stressed out working woman with a sore neck, lies back in a comfortable armchair and puts her feet up on a leather footstool. Date: early 1930s

Background imageExhausted Collection: Emile Augier, Seated

Emile Augier, Seated
GUILLAUME VICTOR EMILE AUGIER French writer, exhausted after producing a steady stream of popular social dramas, sits by a table in 1888, towards the end of his life. Date: 1820-1889

Background imageExhausted Collection: Caledonian Market 1930S

Caledonian Market 1930S
An exhausted barrow boy, probably up since the crack of dawn, takes a sneaky afternoon nap behind one of the stalls at Caledonian Road Market, London. Date: early 1930s

Background imageExhausted Collection: More Swedish instruction

More Swedish instruction
Keep fit instructress to exhausted class " Come, come! That won t do at all. You MUST look cheerful. Keep smiling - keep smiling all the time!" Date: 1906

Background imageExhausted Collection: Illustration by Cecil Aldin, study of a Chow

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, study of a Chow
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, a black Chow named Sun-Yat-Sen, or Sunny, who went missing, and was reunited with his master, exhausted and thin. Date: 1927

Background imageExhausted Collection: WW1 - Russian troops rest after battle on Turkish front

WW1 - Russian troops rest after battle on Turkish front Date: 1916

Background imageExhausted Collection: Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1

Derby recruiters sleeping at a recruiting office, WW1
Worn out Derby recruiters snatching some sleep at their offices after a busy night dealing with the final rush of recruits under Lord Derbys group system

Background imageExhausted Collection: Indian officers resting after the 1937 Coronation

Indian officers resting after the 1937 Coronation
Indian officers resting at the foot of the Queen Victoria Memorial after playing their part in the Coronation procession of King George VI on 12 May 1937. Date: 1937

Background imageExhausted Collection: Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 Olympics

Tommy Hampson collapsed after 800m win, 1932 Olympics
Thomas " Tommy" Hampson (1907 1965), British athlete, winner of the 800 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics. Pictured on the front cover of the Illustrated Sporting

Background imageExhausted Collection: Sleeping Fox

Sleeping Fox
A sleeping fox. Date: 1930s



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