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Terror Collection (#4)

"Terror Unleashed: From Erebus and Terror to Churchill's Siege, a Haunting Journey" Embarking on Franklin's last trip

Background imageTerror Collection: Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)

Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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Pavor nocturnus
Dragan Ristic

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Ivan Palis

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Patient No°7
Solanin

Background imageTerror Collection: Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Danjo Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide, 1883. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Background imageTerror Collection: Portrait of the King Louis XVI (1754-1793), 1782-1783. Creator: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)

Portrait of the King Louis XVI (1754-1793), 1782-1783. Creator: Roslin, Alexander (1718-1793)
Portrait of the King Louis XVI (1754-1793), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Background imageTerror Collection: Scene from the opera Don Giovanni (1787), c1914 Artist: Charles A Buchel

Scene from the opera Don Giovanni (1787), c1914 Artist: Charles A Buchel
Scene from the opera Don Giovanni (1787), c1914. The stone statue of the Commandatore arrives to join the feast to which Don Giovanni has jokingly invited him

Background imageTerror Collection: Vue du char funèbre de la translation à Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la... 1817-1824

Vue du char funèbre de la translation à Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la... 1817-1824
Vue du char funebre de la translation a Saint-Denis des corps de Louis XVI et de la... 1817-1824. Private Collection

Background imageTerror Collection: Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie-Antoinette) of Austria (1755-1793), Queen of France

Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie-Antoinette) of Austria (1755-1793), Queen of France, 18 Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie-Antoinette) of Austria (1755-1793), Queen of France, 18th century. Private Collection

Background imageTerror Collection: Le 'Tank'; premiere apparition d'un des nouveaux cuirasses de terre de l'armee... 1916

Le "Tank"; premiere apparition d'un des nouveaux cuirasses de terre de l'armee... 1916
Le "Tank"; premiere apparition d'un des nouveaux cuirasses de terre de l'armee britannique au milieu des positions allemandes, a l'attaque du village de Flers

Background imageTerror Collection: Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1755-1793), the later Queen Marie... ca 1770

Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1755-1793), the later Queen Marie... ca 1770
Portrait of Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1755-1793), the later Queen Marie Antoinette of France, ca 1770. Private Collection

Background imageTerror Collection: Louis Stanislas Xavier (1755-1824), Count of Provence, and his elder brother, Louis Auguste

Louis Stanislas Xavier (1755-1824), Count of Provence, and his elder brother, Louis Auguste, Duke of Berry, (later Louis XVI), 1757. Found in the collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Background imageTerror Collection: Terrour (sic) or Fright, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus

Terrour (sic) or Fright, after 1698. Creator: Eduardus Jacobus
Terrour (sic) or Fright, after 1698

Background imageTerror Collection: Real depiction of the guillotine at Paris, 1791-1792. Creator: Anonymous

Real depiction of the guillotine at Paris, 1791-1792. Creator: Anonymous
Real depiction of the guillotine at Paris, 1791-1792. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageTerror Collection: A tragic masked ball, 1930. Creator: Unknown

A tragic masked ball, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A tragic masked ball, 1930. Un Tragique Bal Masque. Guest in a burning bear costume. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 30 March 1930]

Background imageTerror Collection: A Raid on a Settlement, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin

A Raid on a Settlement, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Raid on a Settlement, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department of the Russian State

Background imageTerror Collection: Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River

Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River, c.1782 (colour woodblock print; hosoban diptych)
5859820 Man Falling Backward, Startled by a Woman's Ghost over a River, c.1782 (colour woodblock print; hosoban diptych) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-92); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageTerror Collection: Time, 1836 (illustration)

Time, 1836 (illustration)
7485448 Time, 1836 (illustration) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info.: Le Temps: illustration by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-1847)

Background imageTerror Collection: The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving)

The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving)
1578227 The opening of the fifth and sixth seals, 1522 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: Martin Luther: Preface to the Revelation of John ( 1522)

Background imageTerror Collection: English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards

English gentleman held captive by two Papal guards in uniform in a room in Avignon. A prisoner at Avignon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Thomas Rowlandson from Journal

Background imageTerror Collection: Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville, 1746-1795

Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville, 1746-1795
Antoine Quentin Fouquier de Tinville, French prosecutor during the Revolution and Reign of Terror. Handcoloured lithograph from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs Costumes Historiques de la

Background imageTerror Collection: Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, mistress of

Jeanne Becu, Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV 1744-1793. Cornart de Vaubernier, Comtesse du Barry. Handcoloured lithograph after a painting in Versailles from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Background imageTerror Collection: Map of Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580

Map of Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580
Map of Sir Francis Drakes route round the world, 1577-1580, in The Queens Pirate, The tale of Drakes argosy of terror, by B J Clarke, illustrated by W G Savory. Date: 16th century

Background imageTerror Collection: Surpris Par Un Express, 1929. Creator: Unknown

Surpris Par Un Express, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Surprised by an express train, 1929. Surpris Par Un Express. A steam locomotive bears down on people taken unawares. Back cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 17 November 1929]

Background imageTerror Collection: The Scream, 1895. Artist: Edvard Munch

The Scream, 1895. Artist: Edvard Munch
The Scream, 1895. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageTerror Collection: Puberty, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch

Puberty, 1902. Creator: Edvard Munch
Puberty, 1902

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Sense
Angelina Goncharova

Background imageTerror Collection: HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Franklin expedition

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Franklin expedition
HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Sir John Franklin's final North West Passage expedition Date: 1854

Background imageTerror Collection: Cover design, Famous Fantastic Mysteries

Cover design, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, pulp fiction, September 1944 Date: 1944

Background imageTerror Collection: The Temple Prison, Paris, France

The Temple Prison, Paris, France
The Temple, a medieval fortress in Paris, used as a prison during the French Revolution, and later demolished. Date: 1793

Background imageTerror Collection: Soho, London - Street Scenes - Movie Poster

Soho, London - Street Scenes - Movie Poster for the Classic, Piccadilly, offering all-night shows - Tales of Terror, Theatre of Death and The Evil Eye. 1973

Background imageTerror Collection: 9 Thermidor 18th Century 27 July 1794 Bayonet

9 Thermidor 18th Century 27 July 1794 Bayonet
9, Thermidor, 18th, century, 27, July, 1794, bayonet, colored, conspiration, death, End, Reign, of, Terror, engraving, Europe, fight, France, french, French, Revolution, historic, History, National

Background imageTerror Collection: Thermidorian Reaction. Ninth Thermidor. 27 July 1794. Result

Thermidorian Reaction. Ninth Thermidor. 27 July 1794. Result. End of the Reign of Terror. Paris. France. Engraving. 19th century. Date:

Background imageTerror Collection: The Triumph of Death, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder

The Triumph of Death, by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Pieter Bruegel the Elder (circa 1525?1569), Flemish Renaissance painter. The Triumph of Death. Oil on panel. Museo del Prado. Madrid. Spain. Date: 1562

Background imageTerror Collection: Flights into the Future - creatures of the air jungle

Flights into the Future - creatures of the air jungle
An unfortunate pilot is thrown out of his plane by creatures fllying around the air jungle, the product of the imagination of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle who wrote of strange monsters

Background imageTerror Collection: The Dream has Ended in Death, from The Juror, 1887 (litho)

The Dream has Ended in Death, from The Juror, 1887 (litho)
5858943 The Dream has Ended in Death, from The Juror, 1887 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 23.7 -- 18.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Odilon Redon)

Background imageTerror Collection: Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print)

Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print)
7415591 Little Tom Thumb, 1938 (print) by Tapissier, Edmond (E.Tap) (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Charles Perrault's story "Le Petit Poucet", illustration by E)

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3673867

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7413371

Background imageTerror Collection: Face of Mystery (In my dream I saw in the Sky a FACE OF MYSTERY), plate 1 from Homage to Goya

Face of Mystery (In my dream I saw in the Sky a FACE OF MYSTERY), plate 1 from Homage to Goya, 1885 (litho)
5858937 Face of Mystery (In my dream I saw in the Sky a FACE OF MYSTERY), plate 1 from Homage to Goya, 1885 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 29 -- 23.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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3673893

Background imageTerror Collection: Falstaff, 1918 (litho)

Falstaff, 1918 (litho)
1071221 Falstaff, 1918 (litho) by Konig, Leo von (1871-1944) ; 35.5601x29.2101x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

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3673892

Background imageTerror Collection: The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate

The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate (oil on canvas)
MAN430853 The Destroying Angel and Daemons of Evil Interrupting the Orgies of the Vicious and Intemperate (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageTerror Collection: No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c. 1902 (colour litho)

No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c. 1902 (colour litho)
6031071 No Sir, I've Never Been afraid of a sans culotte, c.1902 (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Non Monsieur)

Background imageTerror Collection: Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print)

Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print)
7394128 Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Ichiyusai (1797-1861); 55.6x40.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageTerror Collection: French Revolution: a refractory priest (clergy member) preaching during a clandestine mass at

French Revolution: a refractory priest (clergy member) preaching during a clandestine mass at the times of the Terror
ELD4922819 French Revolution: a refractory priest (clergy member) preaching during a clandestine mass at the times of the Terror, 1843 (engraving) by French School




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"Terror Unleashed: From Erebus and Terror to Churchill's Siege, a Haunting Journey" Embarking on Franklin's last trip, the ships Erebus and Terror sailed into the icy unknown in search of the elusive Northwest Passage. Their fate remains shrouded in mystery. In the heart of East London, Winston Churchill stood witness to the Sidney Street Siege, where terror gripped the streets as armed anarchists clashed with authorities. Whistle and I'll Come 2 - an eerie tale that sends chills down your spine. A haunting presence lurks within these pages, leaving you trembling with fear. Franklin's writings reveal his relentless pursuit of glory amidst treacherous conditions. His words echo through time, capturing both bravery and terror in equal measure. Cause & Effect - a dentist cartoon by H. M. Bateman depicts a comical yet terrifying scenario that strikes fear into even the bravest souls sitting in that dreaded chair. Portraits of Captain Sir John Franklin and his crew immortalize their valiant efforts against nature's wrath. Faces etched with determination but haunted by impending doom. Scrooge Sees Grave - Charles Dickens' classic tale reminds us that our actions have consequences; it warns against succumbing to greed or facing eternal torment. The Guillotine stands tall as a chilling symbol of revolution during France's tumultuous past. The Carmelites of Compiegne faced this horrifying fate during the first half of the 19th century. An Alvarezsaurid bird fearlessly cleanses Giganotosaurus carolinii dinosaur's mouth – an unlikely alliance between predator and prey showcasing nature’s intricate balance between terror and survival. A Tyrannosaurus Rex feasts upon carrion left behind by a fallen Triceratops – a gruesome scene reminding us that life is often intertwined with death, where terror lies just beneath its surface. Skull and Crossbones inverted – an ominous sign warning of danger and imminent peril.