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Corpse Collection

In the depths of human history, the concept of death has been a recurring theme

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Corpse Collection: L Ame Vampire (engraving)
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Corpse Collection: WILDE: SALOME. The Climax. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley for Oscar Wildes Salome
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Corpse Collection: BATTLE OF FRANKLIN, 1864. The Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, 30 November 1864
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Corpse Collection: BRUEGEL: TRIUMPH OF DEATH. Triumph of Death; tempera on panel, c1562, by Peter Bruegel the Elder
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Corpse Collection: GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT. Sir Gawain beheading the Green Knight
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Corpse Collection: Battle Of Thermopylae
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Corpse Collection: French revolutionary politician Jean-Paul Marat, fatally stabbed in his bath by Charlotte Corday
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Corpse Collection: The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Nicolaes Tulp, 1632. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
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Corpse Collection: BEWICK: HANGED MAN. Wood engraving, early 19th century, by Thomas Bewick (1753-1828)
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Corpse Collection: CARTOON: FRENCH WAR, 1798. Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster
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Corpse Collection: The Knight, Death and the Devil, 1513 (etching)
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Corpse Collection: The Laying in the Tomb ( The Deposition / The Entombment ), 1602-16044
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Corpse Collection: KING DAVID (d. 973 B. C. ). King of Judah and Israel. David and Goliath (I Samuel 17: 49, 51)
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Corpse Collection: Female Initiation - 6
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Corpse Collection: Rembrandts Dissection
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Corpse Collection: HINDU GODDESS: KALI. The Hindu goddess Kali, shown holding a bloody sword
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Corpse Collection: Schwatkas discovery of Franklin expedition grave, 1880
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Corpse Collection: Oh Whats That in the Hollow? (w / c on paper)
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Corpse Collection: Burial of De Soto on the Mississippi
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Corpse Collection: Join the red forces to get a better life, 1921. Artist: Vladimir Mayakovsky
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Corpse Collection: Chasseurs a Cheval, (light cavalry), 1859. Artist: Auguste Raffet
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Corpse Collection: MARTYRDOM OF ST. DENIS. Last communion, and martyrdom of St. Denis (died c250 A
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Corpse Collection: DOUBLE DUEL. Line engraving, 19th century
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Corpse Collection: Hecuba and Polydore
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Corpse Collection: Chatterton (The Death of Chatterton), 1856. Creator: Henry Wallis
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Corpse Collection: The Triumph of Death, c1562. Artist: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
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Corpse Collection: The Entry of Mehmet II into Constantinople, 1876. Artist: Jean Joseph Benjamin Constant
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Corpse Collection: Napoleon on his Deathbed, May 1821. Artist: Horace Vernet
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Corpse Collection: China, Cantonese soldier shot dead
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Corpse Collection: Codex of the conquest of Mexico: The bodies of Itzquauhtzin and Montezuma
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Corpse Collection: The Dead Christ supported by Two Angels, 1470-5 (tempera on poplar)
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Corpse Collection: Supplice de Desrues, roue en place de Greve, d apres Bonnard (engraving)
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Corpse Collection: The well preserved body of Napoleon revealed when his coffin was opened on Saint Helena in 1840
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Corpse Collection: The Triumph of Death (fresco) 1333-36
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Corpse Collection: Examination of a mummy - a Priestess of Amun, c. 1891 (oil on canvas)
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Corpse Collection: Costumes of the Achaemenid kings of Persia
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Corpse Collection: Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, in a chariot
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Corpse Collection: Tragic death of Tipu Sultan, or Tipu Sahib
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Corpse Collection: Khyber Pass - Dead Afghan Frontier Raider
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Corpse Collection: The Raft of Halloween
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Corpse Collection: Kurukulla Dancing in Her Mountain Grotto... (Perfection of Wisdom), early 12th century
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Corpse Collection: Revival Dorcas Tabita Acts Apostles series title
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Corpse Collection: Bodies in a trench at Mort Homme, Verdun, France, 9 April 1916
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Corpse Collection: Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
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Corpse Collection: Christs Passion, detail from the altarpiece of St Antony, 16th century
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Corpse Collection: Firefighters cover skeleton remains found at a house during the search in the area
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Corpse Collection: Human bones are seen near abandoned human trafficking camp in the jungle close the
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Corpse Collection: The body of a suspected militant lies amongst rubble after a gun battle with the Indian


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In the depths of human history, the concept of death has been a recurring theme. From ancient times to modern days, various forms and depictions have emerged, each carrying its own profound message. One such instance took place in 1963 when Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc set himself ablaze at an intersection in Saigon. His act of self-immolation was a powerful protest against President Ngo Dinh Diem's anti-Buddhist measures and his mistreatment of protestors. Malcolm Browne captured this haunting moment through his lens, immortalizing the monk's sacrifice for justice. Similarly, Hindu mythology portrays the goddess Kali as Chinnamasta standing on Kamadeva and Rati, symbolizing her dominance over desire and attachment. This 18th-century Indian painting showcases Kali's fierce nature while reminding us that even gods can conquer mortal desires. Moving to literature, Oscar Wilde's Salome captivated audiences with its dark themes. Aubrey Beardsley's pen and ink drawing captures the climax of this tragic tale where Salome demands John the Baptist's head on a silver platter – a chilling reminder that power often leads to gruesome consequences. The French Revolution brought forth another macabre event - Jean-Paul Marat being fatally stabbed by Charlotte Corday while he bathed. Jacques Louis David depicted this historical incident on canvas in 1793, forever capturing Marat as both martyr and revolutionary figure. Peter Bruegel the Elder painted "Triumph of Death, " showcasing skeletons dancing amidst chaos during medieval times. This eerie artwork serves as a reminder that death is inevitable for all living beings; it spares no one regardless of their status or wealth. Sir Gawain beheading the Green Knight is yet another depiction steeped in symbolism from Arthurian legend. The story challenges notions of honor and courage while exploring mortality’s grip on humanity—a timeless narrative still relevant today. History also witnessed brutal battles, such as the Battle of Franklin in 1864.