Death Collection (#10)

Formula One World Championship
Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 79 (Shown during practice) suffered severe leg injuries in an accident at the start of the race

Formula One World Championship
Barrier repairs take place on the circuit following the tragic fatal accident suffered by Francois Cevert (FRA) during practice. United States Grand Prix, Rd 15, Watkins Glen, USA, 7 October 1973.

View towards the Chapel and Cemetery in Pigadia, Karpathos Island, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Chapel and Cemetery in Pigadia, Karpathos Island, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Under water tree
Alberto Alonso

symbolic
Stephan Rückert

Sunrise at White Mountains CA
Wanghan Li

Dried trees Vs Mountains
Gu and Hongchao

Neighbourly chat
Daniel Murphy

Dead Roses and a Fly
Petri Damstén

Barefoot

The walking dead
Victoria Glinka

Formula One World Championship
(L to R): Max Mosley (GBR), FIA President and former part-owner of Simtek Research watches the Simtek S941 of David Brabham (AUS) being prepared in the pits

Time
Yu Zijun

Bared Trees and Their shadows
Mei Xu

Formula One World Championship
Roger Williamson (GBR) was tragically killed following an accident on lap eight that saw his March 731 overturn and burst into flames; the incompetent

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono
Ancient Germanic deities: Irmensula, god of the Saxons and Westphalians depicted in medieval armour 1, Crodo or Cronus (Saturn) with spear and shield 2, and Prono or Brennus

Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell, her habit open to reveal her breasts. A picture of Saint Martha on the wall. Soeur Jeanne

Death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides, and fools mushroom, Amanita verna. Highly poisonous mushrooms. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Elton Johns single "Candle in the Wind 97"on sale at Tower Records
Elton Johns single " Candle in the Wind 97" on sale at Tower Records. Released as a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales. 13th September 1997

The body of Pope John Paul I lying in state at the Vatican. 3rd October 1978

Jim Hutton friend of Freddie Mercury Dbase

Diana, Princess Of Wales, as she leaves the memorial service of photographer Terence Donovan at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar. GLM 37C. Owner will not be returning

The crucified Jesus, wood engraving, published c. 1880
The crucified Jesus. Woodcut engraving, published ca. 1880

Picture No. 12479487
Dead parakeet after hitting a window. For birds, Date:

Memorial for Father John J Crowley at Padre Crowley Point, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Barren landscape of Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Lava lizard (Microlophus peruvianus) juvenile peering out of eye of dead sea lion. Paracas National Reserve, Peru. Highly commended in the Animals in their Environment Category of Wildlife

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) catching salmon in river, Kamchatka, Far east Russia, August

Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) flying with squirrel prey, Finland. March

Osiris, Egyptian god of the afterlife, wood engraving, published 1878
Osiris - the Egyptian god of the afterlife, death, life, and resurrection. Woodcut engraving, published in 1878

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

Victorian satirical cartoon, Death and inheritance, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on death and inheritance, 19th Century. The End of Life, Beginneth strfe

Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads
Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp.) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Adult male Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) with prey perched on a branch, Dumfries, Scotland, UK, November

Picture No. 12020749
Sea lion, with nylon strings and piece of fishing net wrapped around his neck that caused him a deep wound. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals (fish, reptiles)

Patterns of shadows and light on sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) specimen with mouth open, from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 729m

Soviet propaganda poster. Text reads, Lenin lived, Lenin is alive, Lenin will live. Lenin was a Russian communist revolutionary, politician and political theorist

The ancient Greeks and Romans worshipped Apollo as the god of music, healing, light, and prophecy

A view of Darwin cemetery, where Argentine soldiers who died during the Falklands
A view of Darwin cemetery, where Argentine soldiers who died during the conflict were buried, in the Falkland Islands, March 11, 2012

Adult golden eagle feeds on red fox in region of Flatanger in north-western Norway
An adult golden eagle feeds on a red fox in a forest in the region of Flatanger in north-western Norway, about 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of the town of Trondheim January 30, 2012

An internally displaced man from drought hit area wheels his cart as he past a dead donkey near a makeshift settlement in Dollow, Somalia April 5, 2017. REUTERS/Zohra Bensemra TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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"Exploring the Inevitable: A Journey through the Realm of Death" In this captivating journey, we delve into the intricate tapestry of death, where its presence is felt in every corner of history and art. From Dickens' poignant depiction of an empty chair symbolizing loss to the haunting visage of a plague doctor from 17th-century artwork, death's grip on humanity has always been profound. The somber brushstrokes in "Death of Nelson" by West immortalize a heroic figure's final moments, while Henry Clarence Whaite's "A Welsh Funeral (To the Cold Earth)" evokes raw emotions surrounding mortality. The eerie beauty of Acherontia atropos, known as the death s-head hawk-moth, reminds us that even nature embraces life's end with grace. From Sherlock Holmes locked in a struggle with Moriarty to Greek Orthodox icon depicting Jesus' crucifixion, Thessalonica stands as a testament to mankind's fascination with life's ultimate mystery. Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi echoes our eternal quest for triumph over darkness and fear. As we explore further into history, an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary" reveals water pollution as a source of disease—a reminder that they are be both natural and man-made. Joseph Wright’s masterpiece "The Airpump" captures Marie Curie’s relentless pursuit against cancer—a battle fought valiantly until her last breath. Finally, Tollund Man found preserved in a peat bog serves as an ancient witness to mortality—his silent presence reminding us that even time cannot erase our connection to those who came before us. In this exploration lies not only contemplation but also reverence for what awaits each one of us—an inevitable encounter with death. It urges reflection on how we choose to live our lives amidst its looming shadow—a call to embrace every moment and leave behind legacies that transcend our own mortality.