Death Collection (page 7)

Zhaoling Tomb, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
View of the Zhaoling Tomb in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. It is the mausoleum of Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong) of the Qing Dynasty and his Queen. Construction began in 1643 and took eight years

Maria Leontievna Bochkareva (nee Frolkova), who fought in World War I and formed the First Russian Womens Battalion of Death in 1917

Turpins Last Ride / Silk
Dick Turpins last ride to York and the death of his Bonnie Black Bess

Restored by Aesculapius
Poseidons sea-monsters so terrify the horses of Hippolytus that they drag him to death; fortunately Asklepios is able to restore him to life

Womens Battalion Death
Recruits in the Womens Shock Battalion of Death pose for a propaganda picture while learning to use their guns

Burial Richard II 1400
The burial of Richard II, after a probably violent death at Pontefract

Asnieres animal cemetery, Asnieres, Hauts de Seine, France, Europe

Crucifix, Notre-Dame de la Gorge, Haute Savoie, France, Europe

Crow on a grave, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Formula One World Championship: Roland Ratzenberger Simtek S941 was tragically killed in a crash during the Saturday
Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) Simtek S941 was tragically killed in a crash during the Saturday qualifying session. San Marino Grand Prix, Rd 3, San Marino, Italy, 1 May 1994

Maori graves, Port Levy, Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

War Cemetery, 1939-1945, World War II, Bayeux, Basse Normandie (Normandy), France, Europe

Remains of an Iron Age woman, excavated in 1976 near Rudston, East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Moles strung up on wire fence, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Tiger Shark Feeding on fish
VT-4227 TIGER SHARK - feeding on fish Galeocerdo cuviere Distribution: Tropical and temperate waters, worldwide Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Joanna of Castile / Mad
Joanna of Castile and Leon, daughter of Ferdinand and Isabella, has her insanity aggravated by the death of her husband, Philip I, archduke of Austria, king of Castile 1506

Earl of Warwick-Kingmak
Act V, Scene II (Part III) A field of battle, near Barnet; Warwick, with Somerset & Oxford, shortly before his death

Racial / Iroquois / West
Iroquois (Canadian) warrior, based on a detail from Benjamin Wests painting, The Death of General Wolfe

Tolstoy Sits on Bench
LEO TOLSTOY the Russian novelist about a year before his death

St Stephen / Gosselin
STEPHEN THE DEACON, the first Christian martyr, is stoned to death at Jerusalem, but a little angel hovering overhead assures him of a place in Heaven

Dangers of Love 16C
The dangers of love

DEUTSCHLAND WRECK
Several perish when the German steamship Deutschland is wrecked off Kentish Knock in the Thames Estuary; the death of five Franciscan nuns inspires poet G M Hopkins

Socrates / Hemlock / Anon
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Socrates / Hemlock / Manceau
SOCRATES Greek philosopher taking hemlock

Hogarth / Marriage-Mode 6
6. Death of the Countess

Hogarth / Marriage-Mode 5
5. Death of the Earl

Embossed Victorian mourning card, James Woodhead
Embossed Victorian mourning card, with a woman and a girl grieving at a tomb in a cemetery. In Memory of James Woodhead, who departed this life January 14th, 1855, aged 80 years

Embossed Victorian mourning card, Ann Ferrier
Embossed Victorian mourning card with two angels and a broken column. Sacred to the Memory of Ann Ferrier, who died on the 6th of March, 1875, aged 58 years. Date: 1875

Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B. C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould
Death Of Socrates, 469 - 399 B.C. Engraved By F. Finden After H. Corbould, From The Book A History Of Greece By Connop Thirlwall Bishop Of St. Davids

Clouds Over A Tomb, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Burren, County Clare, Republic Of Ireland

Sailing ship with the Fall of Icarus, Frans Huys, unknown, 1561-1565

Skeleton of a dead goat lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet
The skeleton of a dead goat lies in the veld on a farm near drought-stricken Graaff-Reinet, South Africa, November 16, 2019. Picture taken November 16 2019. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

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The immediate aftermath of the multi-car accident at the start of the race: Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus (Yellow overalls) lies in the track having been pulled from his shattered, burning, Lotus 78

1955 Le Mans 24 Hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. The aftermath of the worst tragedy in motor racing history. After 2 hours of the race "Pierre Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing himself

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Gilles Villeneuve (CDN) tries his hand at photography while wife Joanne Villeneuve looks on amused.

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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The aftermath of the fatal accident suffered in pre-racing testing the week before the GP by Peter Revson (USA) in his Shadow DN3

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Dan Gurney (USA) BRM P48 crashed at the hairpin after suffering brake failure and killed a spectator who was standing in a prohibited area. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Holland, 6 June 1960.

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Race leader Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus 72E, who retired with gearbox and engine trouble on lap 67 (Left), laps race retiree Chris Amon (NZL) Techno PA123 as Roger Williamson (GBR)

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Rolf Stommelen (GER) Hill is carried away with serious leg injuries following his massive accident that stopped the race and tragically killed five spectators

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Piers Courage (GBR) was tragically killed when his De Tomaso 505 overturned and caught fire. Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, 21 June 1970.

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(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 was tragically killed in an accident during the Saturday morning practice session. United States Grand Prix, Watkins Glen, 7 October 1973. BEST IMAGE

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(L to R): Seventh placed John Miles (GBR) Lotus 72B makes a move down the main straight on Piers Courage (GBR) de Tomaso 505 who would suffer a tragic fatal accident on lap 23

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"Exploring the Inevitable: A Journey through the Realm of Death" In this captivating journey, we delve into the intricate tapestry of death, where its presence is felt in every corner of history and art. From Dickens' poignant depiction of an empty chair symbolizing loss to the haunting visage of a plague doctor from 17th-century artwork, death's grip on humanity has always been profound. The somber brushstrokes in "Death of Nelson" by West immortalize a heroic figure's final moments, while Henry Clarence Whaite's "A Welsh Funeral (To the Cold Earth)" evokes raw emotions surrounding mortality. The eerie beauty of Acherontia atropos, known as the death s-head hawk-moth, reminds us that even nature embraces life's end with grace. From Sherlock Holmes locked in a struggle with Moriarty to Greek Orthodox icon depicting Jesus' crucifixion, Thessalonica stands as a testament to mankind's fascination with life's ultimate mystery. Perseus and Medusa statue at Loggia dei Lanzi echoes our eternal quest for triumph over darkness and fear. As we explore further into history, an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary" reveals water pollution as a source of disease—a reminder that they are be both natural and man-made. Joseph Wright’s masterpiece "The Airpump" captures Marie Curie’s relentless pursuit against cancer—a battle fought valiantly until her last breath. Finally, Tollund Man found preserved in a peat bog serves as an ancient witness to mortality—his silent presence reminding us that even time cannot erase our connection to those who came before us. In this exploration lies not only contemplation but also reverence for what awaits each one of us—an inevitable encounter with death. It urges reflection on how we choose to live our lives amidst its looming shadow—a call to embrace every moment and leave behind legacies that transcend our own mortality.