Posthumous Collection (#3)

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

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

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)

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

Mary Shelley, an idealised portrait created after her death (oil on enamel)
XJF366829 Mary Shelley, an idealised portrait created after her death (oil on enamel) by Easton, Reginald (1807-93); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c. 1527 / 8-69) pub. 1572 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF366802 Portrait of Pieter Brueghel the Elder (c.1527/8-69) pub. 1572 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Galle, Theodor (1571-1633); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Edward John Eyre, engraved by Charles Algernon Tomkins, c. 1901 (engraving)
XJF365311 Edward John Eyre, engraved by Charles Algernon Tomkins, c.1901 (engraving) by Mercier, Charles (1834-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Joseph Fouche (1759-1820) Duke of Otranto (oil on canvas)
XIR80036 Portrait of Joseph Fouche (1759-1820) Duke of Otranto (oil on canvas) by Dubufe, Edouard Louis (1820-83); 130x98 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

POSTHUMOUS MASK OF SIR ISaC NEWTON, 25 December 1642 - 20 March 1726, was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian

Portrait of Alexander Pushkin on his deathbed, 1837 (pencil, gouache and ink on paper)
BAL329115 Portrait of Alexander Pushkin on his deathbed, 1837 (pencil, gouache and ink on paper) by Koslov, Alexander Alexeyevich (1818-1884); Russian State Archive of Literature and Art

Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) The Magnificent (oil on panel)
XCF227439 Lorenzo de Medici (1449-92) The Magnificent (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 90x72 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: father of Giovanni, cardinal)

Sir William Drury, of Hawstead, Suffolk (1527-79), 1587 (oil on canvas)
XYC158072 Sir William Drury, of Hawstead, Suffolk (1527-79), 1587 (oil on canvas) by English School, (16th century); 238.1x156.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-83), 1893 (oil on canvas) (see also 27900)
XIR156977 Portrait of Richard Wagner (1813-83), 1893 (oil on canvas) (see also 27900) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Alfonso XIII 1886 - 1941), King of Spain, posthumous son of Alfonso XII of Spain, proclaimed King at his birth. He reigned from 1886-1931

Frederick V (1596-1632) Elector Palatine from 1632, King of Bohemia 1619-1620. Protestant German prince: Accepted crown after Bohemian anti-Catholic revolt

Ex-King Alfonso XIII of Spain at the King David Hotel, Jerusalem, 3 March 1932. Alfonso (1886-1941) posthumous son of Alfonso XII, his mother acted as Regent until 1902. He was deposed in 1931

Henri, Duc de Bordeaux (1820-1883) Posthumous son of Charles Ferdinand, Duc de Berry, grandson of Charles X of France. Bourbon heir to throne of France and styled Henri V

POSTHUMOUS MASK OF SIR ISaC NEWTON, 25 December 1642 - 20 March 1726, was an English physicist, mathematician, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist and theologian

John Jack Travers Cornwell, heroic sailor, WW1
John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), heroic young sailor posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery on HMS Chester during the Battle of Jutland

Lavaters physiognomy, 19th century
Lavaters physiognomy. This posthumously published study by the Swiss poet Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801) gives 20 labelled features on a womans face, explained using physiognomy

Sylva Sylvarum title page, 1627
Sylva Sylvarum title page. This natural history book was written by the English philosopher and statesman Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626). It was published posthumously in London in 1627

The Zulu war. Sketches at Rorkes Drift by Lieutenant H C Ha
Graves of Lieutenant Coghill and Melville who died trying to secure the colours of the 24th Regiment and were awarded posthumous Victoria Crosses

Tutankhamun, Pharaoh
TUTANKHAMUN, PHARAOH (18th dynasty) little is known about him, his tomb being the cause of his posthumous fame

Pope Formosus
FORMOSUS pope who earned bizarre posthumous fame by being exhumed and his corpse put on trial by his successor, Stephanus VI

Ethiopia Attack Amba Alg
Italian air gunner Dalmazio Birago wins posthumous medal for bravery in an attack on Amba Alagi

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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.