Posthumous Collection

John Jack Travers Cornwell, Battle of Jutland
John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland

Tatler front cover - Mrs La Touche Congreve and baby daughte
Mrs William La Touche Congreve, wife of Major William ( Billy ) La Touche Congreve V.C. pictured with her baby daughter, Mary Gloria Congreve, born 21 March 1917

Cover design, The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Cover design for the first instalment of The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, by Charles Dickens. 1836

Ahmose-Nefertari. Queen of Egypt. Statue
Ahmose-Nefertari, Queen of Egypt. Standing figure. Wood. Posthumous. New Kingdom. 19th Dynasty. 1200 BC. Thebes, Egypt. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Mr Pickwick slides. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, originally published in London, 1836-1837

St. Cuthbert Mayn (mezzotint)
XJF476248 St. Cuthbert Mayn (mezzotint) by Fournier, Daniel (d. c.1766); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Cuthbert Mayne (1544-77)

Portrait of Mikhail Glinka at the time of his composition of the opera Ruslan
XIR77609 Portrait of Mikhail Glinka at the time of his composition of the opera Ruslan and Ludmilla, c.1887 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Mr Pickwick slides. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
537459 Mr Pickwick slides. Illustration by 'Phiz' (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens (1812-1870) Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, originally published in London

Cameo portrait of Alexander Suvorov by Pyotr Dobrokhotov (1787-1831), c.1825 (sardonyx)
BOO74488 Cameo portrait of Alexander Suvorov by Pyotr Dobrokhotov (1787-1831), c.1825 (sardonyx); 3.4x2.8 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Statue of Prince Grigory Potemkin, by Ivan Petrovich Martos (1754-1835), 1794-5 (marble)
BOO74414 Statue of Prince Grigory Potemkin, by Ivan Petrovich Martos (1754-1835), 1794-5 (marble); height: 10 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Posthumous Portrait of Hendrik André Cornelis Tierens, City Functionary of Heusden, 1852. Creator: Bastian de Poorter
Posthumous Portrait of Hendrik Andre Cornelis Tierens, City Functionary of Heusden, 1852

Portrait of Johan van Ceters (1602-29), after c.1650. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Johan van Ceters (1602-29), after c.1650

Presumably Posthumous Portrait of Rudolph van Buynou (d 1542), High Bailiff of Stavoren and Grietma Creator
Presumably Posthumous Portrait of Rudolph van Buynou (d 1542), High Bailiff of Stavoren and Grietman'of Gaasterland, 1553. Attributed to Adriaen van Cronenburg

Posthumous Portrait of Aucke Stellingwerff, Admiral of Friesland, Killed 1665 at Lowestoft... 1670
Posthumous Portrait of Aucke Stellingwerff, Admiral of Friesland, Killed in 1665 at Lowestoft by a Cannonball, 1670

Seated Old Woman, c. 1900. Creator: Paula Modersohn-Becker
Seated Old Woman, c. 1900

Old Woman, posthumous printing after 1919 by Felsing. Creator: Paula Modersohn-Becker
Old Woman, posthumous printing after 1919 by Felsing

RHADAMANTHYS
The son of Europa and Zeus, after his death he and his brothers found posthumous employment as JUDGES OF THE UNDERWORLD : they are shown Date:

Charles Darwin (1809 - 1882), receiving birthday homage (after his death) from the German biologist Ernst Haeckel. Date: 1909

Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c. 1531/1532 - 1609
3116295 Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c.1531/1532 - 1609. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumous co-founder, with his widow Dorothy Petre, of Wadham College, Oxford)

Ned Christie (b / w photo)
PNP249384 Ned Christie (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ned Christie (1867-92) posed with his Winchester rifle; ); Peter Newark American Pictures

Margaret, Queen of Navarre, as a child, 1550 (oil on panel)
XAM68683 Margaret, Queen of Navarre, as a child, 1550 (oil on panel) by French School, (16th century); 27.5x23.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

William Shakespeare from the title page of Mr William Shakespeares comedies, histories
5668986 William Shakespeare from the title page of Mr William Shakespeares comedies, histories, & tragedies published in 1623 (engraving) by Droeshout

Untitled, c. 1911-13 (silver print)
1127358 Untitled, c.1911-13 (silver print) by Bellocq, E. J. (1873-1949); 20.2x25.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Printed, posthumously)

Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) 140 AD
JLJ4669395 Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) 140 AD by Roman, (2nd century AD); 43 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Roman art)

Posthumous portrait of the Ambassador of the King of the Congo to the Pope (engraving)
3646747 Posthumous portrait of the Ambassador of the King of the Congo to the Pope (engraving) by Kilian, Lucas (1579-1637); Private Collection; (add.info)

Titlepage to Greenes Groats-Worth of Wit, attributed to Robert Greene
XJF406253 Titlepage to Greenes Groats-Worth of Wit, attributed to Robert Greene, published in 1592 (printed paper) by English School

Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465971 Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Francis Manners, 6th Earl of Rutland)

John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465969 John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: John Manners, 4th Earl of Rutland (c)

2nd Lieutenant Alfred Victor Smith, VC, 1916 (oil on canvas)
781776 2nd Lieutenant Alfred Victor Smith, VC, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Cooke, Isaac (1846-1922); 131x85.1 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Gustav Mahlers Death Mask, 1911 (plaster) (b / w photo)
XJF275619 Gustav Mahlers Death Mask, 1911 (plaster) (b/w photo) by Austrian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860-1911); Austrian composer and conductor; ); Austrian

The Lying-in-State of Gustavus Adolphus, 1633 (litho)
STC358011 The Lying-in-State of Gustavus Adolphus, 1633 (litho) by Dietz, Feodor (1813-1870) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustavus Adolphus (1594-1632)

Portrait of Inigo Jones wearing a black tunic and cap
OJ76090 Portrait of Inigo Jones wearing a black tunic and cap by Richardson, Jonathan (1665-1745); 54.6x48.9 cm; Private Collection; eAckermann Johnson; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Henry VII (1457-1509), c. 1510-20 (oil on panel)
SGS119959 Portrait of Henry VII (1457-1509), c.1510-20 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 31.8x26.8 cm; The Berger Collection at the Denver Art Museum

Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-93) (pastel on paper)
TRI98492 Portrait of John Tyndall (1820-93) (pastel on paper) by Haig, Florence E. (19th century); 73.7x61 cm; The Royal Institution, London

Portrait of the Actor, William Powell (1735-1769), as Posthumous
824188 Portrait of the Actor, William Powell (1735-1769), as Posthumous in Cymbeline Act V, Scene I, (oil on canvas) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (attr)

Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov, Prince of Smolensk, after 1813 (w / c & gouache)
BOO74436 Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov, Prince of Smolensk, after 1813 (w/c & gouache) by Grigoriev, Ivan Grigorievich (1780-p.1833); 6.2x4.8 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c. 1527 / 8-69) pub. 1572 (engraving)
STC99364 Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c.1527/8-69) pub. 1572 (engraving) by Galle, Theodor (1571-1633); 19.5x12 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Frontispiece of Fragmenta Aurea, A Collection of all the Incomparable Peeces written
XJF347956 Frontispiece of Fragmenta Aurea, A Collection of all the Incomparable Peeces written by Sir John Suckling, published in 1646 (engraving) by English School

George Manners, 7th Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465974 George Manners, 7th Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: George Manners)

Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465968 Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Edward Manners, 3rd Earl of Rutland)

Sir Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465966 Sir Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Manners, 1st Earl of Rutland)

George Frideric Handel, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), c. 1790 (engraving)
418573 George Frideric Handel, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), c.1790 (engraving) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85) (after); 38x29 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection

William Makepeace Thackeray
3777199 William Makepeace Thackeray - by Gilbert, John (1817-97); (add.info.: William Makepeace Thackeray-Posthumous portrait. Painting by John Gilbert)

Frederick V as King of Bohemia, 1634 (oil on canvas)
2057779 Frederick V as King of Bohemia, 1634 (oil on canvas) by Honthorst, Gerrit van (1590-1656); Kurpfalzisches Museum, Heidelberg

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"Posthumous: A Glimpse into Lives Lived and Legends Left Behind" Step into the world legacies as we explore a diverse range of individuals whose stories continue to captivate us. From the elegant Tatler front cover featuring Mrs La Touche Congreve cradling her baby daughter, to the heroic John Jack Travers Cornwell, forever remembered for his bravery in the Battle of Jutland. Delve into Charles Dickens' timeless classic, The Pickwick Papers, with its enchanting cover design that transports us back to an era filled with charm and wit. Witness the regal beauty of Ahmose-Nefertari, Queen of Egypt, immortalized through an exquisite statue that echoes her power and grace. The portrait of Mikhail Glinka during his composition of Ruslan reminds us of the creative genius behind one of opera's most beloved works. St. Cuthbert Mayne's mezzotint captures a moment frozen in time, preserving his legacy as a figure worth remembering. Join Mr Pickwick and his adventures at the illustrious Pickwick Club; their escapades still bring laughter and joy even after all these years. Discover Rhadamanthys' mythical presence as he stands tall among gods and mortals alike. Even in death, great minds are celebrated – witness Charles Darwin receiving birthday homage from Ernst Haeckel long after both have departed this world. Nicholas Wadham Esquire's enigmatic persona continues to intrigue us centuries later through his enigmatic portrayal. Finally, gaze upon Ned Christie's black-and-white photograph – a poignant reminder that even those who may not be widely known can leave indelible imprints on history. In this collection spanning various eras and cultures, we find ourselves drawn to these posthumous figures who remind us that our impact can transcend time itself.