Deaths Collection (#3)

WW1: Second Lieutenant Alain de Fayolle (illustration)
8684964 WW1: Second Lieutenant Alain de Fayolle (illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); (add.info)

The death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597, 1836 (oil on canvas)
7295283 The death of Willem Barents, 20 June 1597, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Portman, Christiaan Julius Lodewyck (1799-1867); 99x133.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Plague. Black Death
7301577 Plague. Black Death.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A passerby offers water to a dying man. During outbreaks of plague)

Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple)
7342611 Battle of Trafalgar, and Death of Lord Viscount Nelson, 1806 (engraving, stipple) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); 57.9x84.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas)
7337998 The immortality of Nelson, 1807 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 90.8x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of Henry Joseph Masure (painting)
7337414 Portrait of Henry Joseph Masure (painting); Musee de folklore et des imagin, Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium; (add.info.: Text: "Henry Joseph MASURE)

Fight of the Jews against the Army of Antiochos IV Epiphanes: episode of the Macchabee revolt (Maccabee or Macabee)
FGL5467558 Fight of the Jews against the Army of Antiochos IV Epiphanes: episode of the Macchabee revolt (Maccabee or Macabee) that saw the death of Eleazar Maccabee crushes by an elephant in 163 BC

The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving)
5944339 The Sadness of the Old Emperor, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sadness of the Old Emperor)

The death of Horatio Nelson
MMM5484887 The death of Horatio Nelson by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The death of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

Mindeblad om Danmarks Haedersdag, Battle of Copenhagen (Denmark), early 19th century (lithograph)
MMM5484687 Mindeblad om Danmarks Haedersdag, Battle of Copenhagen (Denmark), early 19th century (lithograph); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Mindeblad om Danmarks Haedersdag)

The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory
MMM5481869 The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) at the time of victory by Gillray, James (1757-1815); National Maritime Museum, London

The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
MMM5481976 The Apotheosis by Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The apotheosis of Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)

The Judgement of Solomon, 18th century (print)
7425403 The Judgement of Solomon, 18th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgement of Solomon. The picture illustrates the story told in I Kings 3:16-28)

Death of General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo. (print)
7419968 Death of General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo. (print); (add.info.: The death of French General Desaix at the Battle of Marengo, June 14, 1800. Louis Charles Antoine Desaix, 1768 - 1800)

Confederate troops under pressure. American Civil War. (print)
7419871 Confederate troops under pressure. American Civil War. (print); (add.info.: Confederate troops under pressure during a battle during the American Civil War)

A sailor's observation on the lamented death of Lord Nelson, 1805 (coloured etching)
7341770 A sailor's observation on the lamented death of Lord Nelson, 1805 (coloured etching) by Woodward, George Moutard (c.1760-1809); 25.5x34.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny (1857-1858) (engraving)
UIG5416130 Indian Mutiny or Sepoy Mutiny (1857-1858) (engraving); (add.info.: Rebelion against British rule in India. It was begun by Indian troops in the service of the British, called sepoys')

The National Gallery. Danse macabre. Church of Holy Trinity. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia
7136205 The National Gallery. Danse macabre. Church of Holy Trinity. 15th century. Ljubljana. Slovenia.; Narodna Galerija, Ljubljana, Slovenia; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936
7125150 Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227, 1936; (add.info.: Map showing the Empire of Jengis Khan, or Genghis Khan, at his death, 1227)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a lovers on a sofa
5893169 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a lovers on a sofa.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a man and woman flirting on a sofa. Death and the Lovers)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman dancing
5893167 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman dancing.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman dancing with a scarf. Death and the Dancer)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman
5893178 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a Billingsgate fishwoman with a basket on her head. Death and the Fishwoman)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine
5893175 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man drinking wine; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard)

Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man eating
5893173 Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man eating.; (add.info.: Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man eating at a dining table with a knife and fork)

An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier
5668951 An elephant fight at Lucknow during the Nawabi" as witnessed by Francois Bernier; (add.info.: Francois Bernier (1620-1688)

The death of Decius Mus, c.1920 (oil on canvas)
8714414 The death of Decius Mus, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Lundstrom, Vilhelm (1893-1950); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho)
8660977 The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rajput Ceremony of Jauhar (Holocaust), 1567

Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c.1830 (oil on panel)
5861540 Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c.1830 (oil on panel) by Landseer, Edwin (1802-73); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Edwin Henry Landseer)

Villa Nevada Cannes, France, where the Duke of Albany died, 28 March 1884 (engraving)
8631301 Villa Nevada Cannes, France, where the Duke of Albany died, 28 March 1884 (engraving) by Comba, Pierra (1859-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Villa Nevada Cannes, France)

Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton, Richmond upon Thames, London (engraving)
8631314 Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton, Richmond upon Thames, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mausoleum of Sir Richard and Lady Burton)

The death of Sampson (litho)
8630434 The death of Sampson (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Sampson)

Jesus Est Enseveli et Mis au Tombeau (engraving)
8629354 Jesus Est Enseveli et Mis au Tombeau (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Est Enseveli et Mis au Tombeau)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644790 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

Chamois hunters of the Alps, one carrying an Ibex (colour litho)
8644758 Chamois hunters of the Alps, one carrying an Ibex (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamois hunters of the Alps, one carrying an Ibex)

The death of Llewellyn, 1282 (engraving)
8636828 The death of Llewellyn, 1282 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Llewellyn, 1282)

Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving)
8644789 Antique Sculpture from the death of Alexander the Great to Constantine, Coins and Gems (engraving) by European School

The Ballad of Robin Hood (colour litho)
8634771 The Ballad of Robin Hood (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad of Robin Hood. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Casabianca (colour litho)
8634770 Casabianca (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casabianca. Illustration for the Children's Friend Annual for 1916.); © Look and Learn

Hull, the first municipal crematorium in Great Britain (b/w photo)
8634659 Hull, the first municipal crematorium in Great Britain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hull)

Intensity of Suicide in Italy, Period 1864-76 (colour litho)
8634281 Intensity of Suicide in Italy, Period 1864-76 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Intensity of Suicide in Italy, Period 1864-76)

Intensity of Suicide in France in each department, Period 1872-76 (colour litho)
8634280 Intensity of Suicide in France in each department, Period 1872-76 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stephen Stoned to Death (engraving)
8633830 Stephen Stoned to Death (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stephen Stoned to Death)

Riverside, Benares (b/w photo)
8651414 Riverside, Benares (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riverside, Benares)

Sarpedon carried by Sleep and Death (engraving)
8650305 Sarpedon carried by Sleep and Death (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sarpedon carried by Sleep and Death)

The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho)
8655534 The carnage at Shushan Hill, Battle of Liaoyang, Russo-Japanese War, 1904 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Shakespeare's play: Henry VIII (colour litho)
8648393 William Shakespeare's play: Henry VIII (colour litho) by Hammond, Gertrude E. Demain (1862-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus, Act V, Scene 2 (litho)
8648404 William Shakespeare: The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus, Act V, Scene 2 (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus)

Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving)
8635794 Brutus condemning his sons to death (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucius Junius Brutus condemning his sons, Titus and Tiberius)

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"Journeys to the Afterlife: Tragic Deaths and Haunting Tales" Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls, a picturesque setting that witnessed mysterious deaths. Queen Victoria's ill-fated journey over the Tay Bridge, forever etched in history by tragedy. The ominous presence of Kaiser and German royal family's Deaths Head Hussars during WW1. St. Cainnech Cathedral with its haunting round tower in Kilkenny, Ireland - a silent witness to countless departures from this world. Policemen guarding a house in Sidney Street, East London - an eerie scene hinting at impending doom. Death of Wolfe depicted in vivid colors on litho - capturing the final moments of a legendary figure. The fall of Icarus detailed on canvas since 1636, reminding us of mortality's grip even on those who dare to defy it. On Angel Wings at Hexham Abbey, Northumberland - an ethereal reminder that death is not always dark but can be transcendent too. The tragic 1923 Corfu Incident that claimed lives and left scars across nations' histories forever intertwined. Allan Cuthbertson and Patrick Macnee portraying death's enigmatic allure through their artistry on screen. Satire highlighting London's polluted water supply as a subtle reminder that even something as essential as water can bring about our demise. Death’s Head Hawk Moth fluttering ominously; nature itself bearing symbols of mortality. In life or art, they have shaped our collective consciousness – from majestic landscapes like Reichenbach Falls to historical tragedies like Queen Victoria’s fateful journey over Tay Bridge or the haunting presence Head Hussars during WW1 alongside poignant reminders such as St. Cainnech Cathedral with its towering round tower in Kilkenny. Ireland has long been associated with tales of departed souls.