Victims Collection (#9)

Leone Tolstoi, the great Russian writer, who puts out the fire that broke out in a hospital in Bogoroditzk
2814741 Leone Tolstoi, the great Russian writer, who puts out the fire that broke out in a hospital in Bogoroditzk (colour litho) by Beltrame

Head hunters setting out on a raid, 1908 (colour litho)
DGC418624 Head hunters setting out on a raid, 1908 (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration from Peeps at Many Islands)

Delinquent children in a penal colony, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT326177 Delinquent children in a penal colony, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Miss Nightingale (1820-1910) in the hospital in Scutary during the Crimean War
NAM261147 Miss Nightingale (1820-1910) in the hospital in Scutary during the Crimean War, 1856 (colour litho) by Beeger, Max & Simeon (fl.1851-53); National Army Museum

The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875
3869759 The fatal balloon accident in France - car of the Zenith with the three aeronauts, 1875 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: M. Croce- Spinelli (killed), M

Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the "Thunderer"(engraving)
1049724 Monument to the Victims of the Explosion on Board the " Thunderer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Disastrous Fire at Forest Gate District School, the Relatives of the Victims at the Inquest (engraving)
1046981 The Disastrous Fire at Forest Gate District School, the Relatives of the Victims at the Inquest (engraving) by Barnes

Memorial card in sacred memory of the victims of the Great Explosion (engraving)
982135 Memorial card in sacred memory of the victims of the Great Explosion (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

That Wretch of a Pup, a Story of Crime and Retribution (engraving)
1056879 That Wretch of a Pup, a Story of Crime and Retribution (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: That Wretch of a Pup)

The Monument in the Central Cemetery at Vienna to the Victims of the Ring Theatre Fire (b / w photo)
1055983 The Monument in the Central Cemetery at Vienna to the Victims of the Ring Theatre Fire (b/w photo) by English photographer

Notes at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting (engraving)
1060912 Notes at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting)

The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland (engraving)
1039495 The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Seal Fishery Tragedy in Newfoundland)

French Chasseurs Alpins mountain troops falling over a precipice (colour litho)
3099117 French Chasseurs Alpins mountain troops falling over a precipice (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Victims of Galerius (gravure)
666219 The Victims of Galerius (gravure) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victims of Galerius)

Victims of burglaries trying to identify their stolen property at Kings Cross Road Police Station, London
5216776 Victims of burglaries trying to identify their stolen property at Kings Cross Road Police Station, London, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Family killed in a bombing raid by a German Zeppelin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho)
6000396 Family killed in a bombing raid by a German Zeppelin, World War I, 1916 (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Crucifixion of sacrificial victims inside a sanctuary (engraving)
6029372 Crucifixion of sacrificial victims inside a sanctuary (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crucifixion of sacrificial victims inside a sanctuary)

Sea monster consuming human victim, 1550 (coloured woodcut)
1147338 Sea monster consuming human victim, 1550 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Historical Pictures; German, out of copyright

The Accident on Board the "Thunderer", Graves of the Victims, in the English Cemetery at Ismid (engraving)
1058782 The Accident on Board the " Thunderer", Graves of the Victims, in the English Cemetery at Ismid (engraving) by English School

The Sirdars Home-Coming, the Too-Enthusiastic Welcome at Victoria Station (engraving)
1063944 The Sirdars Home-Coming, the Too-Enthusiastic Welcome at Victoria Station (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirdars Home-Coming)

Victims of the War, Hindoo Refugees from Johannesburg encamped at Port Elizabeth (litho)
1043321 Victims of the War, Hindoo Refugees from Johannesburg encamped at Port Elizabeth (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of the War)

The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them (engraving)
1047152 The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Gold Fields, and how to reach them)

The China Squadron at Port Hamilton, Corea, and at Port Arthur, the Chinese Naval Station (engraving)
1055293 The China Squadron at Port Hamilton, Corea, and at Port Arthur, the Chinese Naval Station (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

"War is Hell"- Sherman, Peace in Cuba under Spanish Rule is Worse Than Hell
954601 " War is Hell" - Sherman, Peace in Cuba under Spanish Rule is Worse Than Hell, illustration from Judge, 30th April, 1898 (colour litho) by Hamilton, Grant E

The Return of the Belgian People (colour litho)
3626844 The Return of the Belgian People (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Belgian People)

Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634 (engraving)
3647484 Imperial troops looting and pillaging after the Battle of Nordlingen, 1634 (engraving) by Trenkwald, Josef Mathias (1824-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Warning to gin drinkers (litho)
3639805 Warning to gin drinkers (litho) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warning to gin drinkers)

Bonaparte visite les pestiferes de Jaffa (colour litho)
2790641 Bonaparte visite les pestiferes de Jaffa (colour litho) by Bombled, Louis Charles (1862-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte visite les pestiferes de Jaffa)

Incursion of German airships in England, rain of bombs on some cities with... (colour litho)
2815722 Incursion of German airships in England, rain of bombs on some cities with... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes (coloured engraving)
2818073 Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte Touchant Le Pestiferes)

The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho)
2808483 The events of the Italo-Turkish War, arrival in Naples of Italians, especially workers... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The dramas of the sea (colour litho)
2777613 The dramas of the sea (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of the sea)

Calling Out the Last Victims of the Reign of Terror at the Prison of Saint-LazareL appel des dernieres victimes de la
2779624 Calling Out the Last Victims of the Reign of Terror at the Prison of Saint-LazareL appel des dernieres victimes de la Terreur (colour litho) by Muller

A Little Hero (Colour Litho)
2783480 A Little Hero (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little hero. The boy Oreste Niccolini, while playing near Cavoretto, near an electric cabin)

A honeymooning couple are attacked by highwaymen in Italy
DHC379907 A honeymooning couple are attacked by highwaymen in Italy, pictorial broadsheet published by Gangel & P. Didion, Metz, c.1850 (colour litho) by German School

Death of Prince William, son of Henry I, engraved by J. Stow
STC429651 Death of Prince William, son of Henry I, engraved by J. Stow, illustration from David Humes The History of England, pub. by R

Victims of the Mem-hoo-who (engraving)
728613 Victims of the Mem-hoo-who (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victims of the Mem-hoo-who, Dahomey)

The Sphinx Defeated, c. 1878 (oil on board)
NUL396516 The Sphinx Defeated, c.1878 (oil on board) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A Sharp between two Flats (pencil & w / c on paper)
CH401389 A Sharp between two Flats (pencil & w/c on paper) by Dighton, Robert (1752-1814); 34.8x24.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Procession of St. Charles Borromeo to cure Milan of the plague in 1576 (marble
XIR346098 Procession of St. Charles Borromeo to cure Milan of the plague in 1576 (marble) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Chapelle Royale, Chateau de Versailles

Scenes from various European locations (coloured engraving)
5998835 Scenes from various European locations (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from various European locations)

The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims (b / w photo)
1597448 The Fire at a Charity Bazaar in Paris, Portraits of Some of the Victims (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victims of the Battle of Elands Laagte, Boer Prisoners arriving at Pietermaritzburg Gaol (litho)
1043428 Victims of the Battle of Elands Laagte, Boer Prisoners arriving at Pietermaritzburg Gaol (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Stories of Resilient Souls: A Tribute to Victims" In a world adorned with protective dress, the victims silently bear their burdens. Like the four daughters of Tsar Nicolas II, they embody strength amidst adversity. But who said victims cannot breakdance through life's challenges? Just like a Swedish werewolf prowling in the night, they defy expectations and rise above their circumstances. Stained glass windows depict haunting scenes of sacrifice and loss from the First World War in Semur-en-Auxois. These customs remind us that they can not mere statistics; they are humans whose lives were forever altered by conflict. Fridtjof Nansen, an intrepid Norwegian explorer and scientist, sought to alleviate suffering among victims stranded in icy landscapes. His selflessness serves as a beacon of hope for those trapped in seemingly impossible situations. Yet there exists darkness too - Charles E Gordon Frazer's depiction of a cannibal feast reminds us that some perpetrators revel in inflicting pain upon innocent souls. In contrast, Saint Thecla is seen praying fervently for plague-stricken victims, showcasing humanity's capacity for compassion even during times of despair. Mikhail Nikolayevich Tukhachevsky stands tall as a symbol against injustice - his tragic fate at the hands of oppression echoes countless others who have suffered under tyrannical regimes throughout history. Nature itself can be merciless; just ask Jamaica after enduring a devastating earthquake that shattered lives and homes alike, and is here where we witness communities rallying together to rebuild what was lost while honoring those who perished. The Titanic memorial service at St. Paul's Cathedral encapsulates collective grief on an unimaginable scale - reminding us how fragile our existence truly is and urging us to cherish every moment with loved ones before it slips away like water through our fingers. Let these glimpses into various narratives serve as reminders that behind each victim lies an untold story waiting to be heard.