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Background imagePosthumous Collection: William Makepeace Thackeray

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

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Frederick V as King of Bohemia, 1634 (oil on canvas)

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

Background imagePosthumous Collection: The Russo-Japanese War, the General in Chief Kuropatkin distributes honors to the fallen soldiers

The Russo-Japanese War, the General in Chief Kuropatkin distributes honors to the fallen soldiers fighting (color litho)
2798817 The Russo-Japanese War, the General in Chief Kuropatkin distributes honors to the fallen soldiers fighting (color litho) by Beltrame

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting)

Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting)
LIT389908 Detail of King Mongkut watching an eclipse of the sun (wall painting) by Thai School; Ordination Hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Mongkut or Rama IV (1804-68)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924), 1934 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924), 1934 (oil on canvas)
BAL76981 Portrait of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924), 1934 (oil on canvas) by Petrov-Vodkin, Kuzma Sergeevich (1878-1939); 97x107 cm; Armenian State Picture Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia; Russian

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Titlepage of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, 1637

Titlepage of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, 1637
2653541 Titlepage of The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare, 1637 by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Titlepage of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

Titlepage of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
2653531 Titlepage of The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Private Thomas Whitham, VC, 1918 (oil on canvas)

Private Thomas Whitham, VC, 1918 (oil on canvas)
781777 Private Thomas Whitham, VC, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Cooke, Isaac (1846-1922); 131x85.1 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland (1576-1612), c. 1675 (oil on canvas)

Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland (1576-1612), c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465970 Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland (1576-1612), c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Roger Manners)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Title Page for A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation by Sir Thomas More

Title Page for A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation by Sir Thomas More
XJF465177 Title Page for A Dialogue of Comfort against Tribulation by Sir Thomas More, published 1573 (printed paper) by English School

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait Miniature of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, 1755 (w / c on enamel on gold) 88

Portrait Miniature of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, 1755 (w / c on enamel on gold) 88
AMO100366 Portrait Miniature of Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, 1755 (w/c on enamel on gold) 88; Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales (1707-51); by Manini

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Frontispiece of Deaths Duell by John Donne (1572-1631

Frontispiece of Deaths Duell by John Donne (1572-1631
TPG209418 Frontispiece of Deaths Duell by John Donne (1572-1631) published 1632 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait bust of John Milton (1608-74) (marble)

Portrait bust of John Milton (1608-74) (marble)
LST257058 Portrait bust of John Milton (1608-74) (marble) by English School, (18th century); height: 66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait study of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) (oil on canvas)

Portrait study of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) (oil on canvas)
LST257061 Portrait study of Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) (oil on canvas) by Heade, Martin Johnson (1819-1904); 54x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Swifts Head, taken after death, and cast of the interior of Swifts cranium

Swifts Head, taken after death, and cast of the interior of Swifts cranium
1772349 Swifts Head, taken after death, and cast of the interior of Swifts cranium, from Gullivers Travels, published c.1875 (litho) by English School

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Series of portraits of illustrious men: portrait of Pope Gregory I

Series of portraits of illustrious men: portrait of Pope Gregory I
LRI2905949 Series of portraits of illustrious men: portrait of Pope Gregory I, known as the Great (532-604), c.1435-75 (oil on panel) by Joos van Gent (Joos van Wassenhove) (fl.1460-75)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Posthumous Portrait of Jane Lavery, 1935 (oil on canvas board)

Posthumous Portrait of Jane Lavery, 1935 (oil on canvas board)
657744 Posthumous Portrait of Jane Lavery, 1935 (oil on canvas board) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumous Portrait of Jane Lavery. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Albertus Magnus, illustration from Images of Men of Outstanding Knowledge

Albertus Magnus, illustration from Images of Men of Outstanding Knowledge
488999 Albertus Magnus, illustration from Images of Men of Outstanding Knowledge and Deep Learning in Lively and Vivid Pictures by Jean Jacque Boissard, published 1669 (engraving) by Bry

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of King Mongkut after photographs (wall painting)

Portrait of King Mongkut after photographs (wall painting)
LIT389907 Portrait of King Mongkut after photographs (wall painting) by Thai School; Ordination Hall, Wat Benchamabophit, Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Mongkut or Rama IV (1804-68)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of a Boy, 1856 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Boy, 1856 (oil on canvas)
487912 Portrait of a Boy, 1856 (oil on canvas) by Read, James B. (19th century) (attr. to); 122.5x89.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Posthumous Portrait of the Marquise Fanny Grimaldi, nee Baronne von Burkenwald

Posthumous Portrait of the Marquise Fanny Grimaldi, nee Baronne von Burkenwald
659279 Posthumous Portrait of the Marquise Fanny Grimaldi, nee Baronne von Burkenwald, Princess of Santa Cruce, Marquise de Monaco et de Genes About to Join Her First Husband

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)

Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland, c. 1675 (oil on canvas)
465967 Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland, c.1675 (oil on canvas) by Eyden, Jeremias van der (d.1697); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family ('Stonewall Jackson'), 1866

Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family ("Stonewall Jackson"), 1866
Lieutenant General Thomas J. Jackson and His Family (" Stonewall Jackson" ), 1866

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Doge Andrea Gritti, 1546-8 (oil on canvas)

Doge Andrea Gritti, 1546-8 (oil on canvas)
3247832 Doge Andrea Gritti, 1546-8 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 133.6x103.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imagePosthumous Collection: An Eminent Judge of Broom Besoms!! 1805 (engraving)

An Eminent Judge of Broom Besoms!! 1805 (engraving)
3086761 An Eminent Judge of Broom Besoms!! 1805 (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old John Tait the Besom maker who Travelled the Country begging)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Cover of the work Fama y obras postumas (Fame and posthumous works) by Sor

Cover of the work Fama y obras postumas (Fame and posthumous works) by Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, 1725 edition

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Eleanor Stewart (1458-80), daughter of James II of Scotland (1437-60), 1578-80 (oil

Eleanor Stewart (1458-80), daughter of James II of Scotland (1437-60), 1578-80 (oil
XAM72164 Eleanor Stewart (1458-80), daughter of James II of Scotland (1437-60), 1578-80 (oil on paper) by Austrian School, (16th century); 10.5x13.5 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Cornelis Cels Portrait Sara van der Pot 1762-1826

Cornelis Cels Portrait Sara van der Pot 1762-1826
Cornelis Cels, Portrait of Sara van der Pot (1762-1826), portrait painting canvas linen oil, Standing rectangular posthumous portrait of woman representing Sara van der Pot wife of Jan Havelaar

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Mr. Pickwick Awakened By Captain Boldwig. Frontispiece By William Rainey From The Book The

Mr. Pickwick Awakened By Captain Boldwig. Frontispiece By William Rainey From The Book The Pickwick Papers By Charles Dickens

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Christmas Eve at Mr Wardle s. Mr Pickwick kisses a lady under the mistletoe bough

Christmas Eve at Mr Wardle s. Mr Pickwick kisses a lady under the mistletoe bough. Illustration by Phiz (Hablot Knight Browne - 1815-1882) for Charles Dickens Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Scene from Molieres play, Melicerte

Scene from Molieres play, Melicerte (described here as Melicerte Pastorale), published posthumously in 1682. 17th century

Background imagePosthumous Collection: The posthumous baptism. Engraving. Colored

The posthumous baptism. Engraving. Colored
The posthumous baptism. Engraving by M. Michael. La Ilustracion Artistica, 1884. Colored

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492)

Lorenzo de Medici (1449-1492)
Lorenzo de Medici, known the Magnificent (1449-1492). Portrait by Giorgio Vasari. Uffizi Gallery. Florence. Italy

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Francis Resuscitates

Francis Resuscitates
SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI brings the son of the Spini family back to life - by the look of things, this is a posthumous miracle performed at the saints tomb. Date: 1182 - 1226

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Akbar Lion Calf Folio Shah Jahan Album verso

Akbar Lion Calf Folio Shah Jahan Album verso
Artokoloro

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Little London 1896 Transfer lithograph stumping

Little London 1896 Transfer lithograph stumping
Artokoloro

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of General Louis-Lazare Hoche (1768-97) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of General Louis-Lazare Hoche (1768-97) (oil on canvas)
XIR93350 Portrait of General Louis-Lazare Hoche (1768-97) (oil on canvas) by Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius V (Michele Ghislieri) (1504-72) 1576-80 (panel)

Portrait of Pope Pius V (Michele Ghislieri) (1504-72) 1576-80 (panel)
BAL87541 Portrait of Pope Pius V (Michele Ghislieri) (1504-72) 1576-80 (panel) by Pulzone, Scipione (Il Gaetano) (1550-98); 40x27 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Maximilian I (1459-1519), 1518 (panel)

Maximilian I (1459-1519), 1518 (panel)
XAM68682 Maximilian I (1459-1519), 1518 (panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 140.5x101. cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Jan Both (Dutch, 1615-1618 - 1652), The Ponte Molle, etching on wove paper, posthumous

Jan Both (Dutch, 1615-1618 - 1652), The Ponte Molle, etching on wove paper, posthumous impression

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, print made by James Basire, 1764 (etching with

Portrait of Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, print made by James Basire, 1764 (etching with
XJF498583 Portrait of Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini, print made by James Basire, 1764 (etching with mezzotint) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berninus Pictor)

Background imagePosthumous Collection: Camille Pissarro (French, 1830 - 1903), Horizontal Landscape (Paysage en long), 1879

Camille Pissarro (French, 1830 - 1903), Horizontal Landscape (Paysage en long), 1879, etching and aquatint [posthumous impression]




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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.