Doomed Collection

Boadicea leading Iceni revolt by Fortunino Matania
Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain pictured with her daughters in full

Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic
Poster for the White Star Line luxury liners RMS Titanic (which tragically sank after striking an iceberg on her maiden voyage on April 15, 1912) and RMS Olympic. Date: circa 1912

Daniel and Belshazzar
At a feast given by Belshazzar, king of Babylon, mysterious writing appears on the wall : only Daniel is able to interpret it as a warning that Belshazzar is doomed

Richard III on Horse
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND depicted at the fatal battle of Bosworth Field - a splendidly stylised depiction showing the doomed monarch desperate yet determined

Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, 1967
Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, speaking at the launch site in Kazakhstan, on 23 April 1967. Soviet cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967) was killed during this mission

BOADICEA (-62)
Boadicea (variously spelt, eg Boudicca), Queen of the Iceni, wife of Prasutagus. Leader of a vigorous but doomed revolt against the Roman occupation of Britain. Date: - 62

Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South
6014659 Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole, 29 March 1912 (litho) by Scott

Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in The P)rince of Japs
Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon (1858-1923), English actress and singer, as Cammpi in The Japs, or The Doomed Daimio, a burlesque by Harry Paulton and Mostyn Teddea. 1885

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

Ohio Doom, Cincinnati, OH, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Ohio Doom, Cincinnati, OH, 1938. A Play of the American Scene - The Playbox...Ohio Doom - by Harold Igo'. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S

Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper, USA
Pan American Boeing 314 - Yankee Clipper - USA. IN service 1939-1943 - crashed in Portugal when coming in to dock when the wing hit the sea when turning. Of the 39 people on board, 24 died

Lady Jane Grey becomes Queen, on 10 July 1553 Date: 1553

Scenes from The Doomed Battalion directed by Cyril Gardner. The film dramatised alpine fighting between Austrian and Italian forces during World War I. Date: 1932

Doctor Faustus conjuring Mephistopheles Date: 1929

AMERICAN TOBACCO GROWER
An American tobacco grower sits leaning on a barrel of the tobacco which will be sent away to poison the lives of millions of wretched victims doomed to a miserable death Date: 1871

Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826

DDE-90020543
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Setting sun silhouettes lone acacia tree during afternoon rain storm over escarpment Date: 19/02/2005

The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho)
CHT167941 The Death of Romeo and Juliet, final scene of the play by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) (litho) by Berty, Maurice (1884-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Storm in the forest, a scene from Atala. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Lovers in the moonlit forest
" The lovers in the moonlit forest, a scene from Atala. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

The Red Fox, 1870 (oil on canvas)
CH427404 The Red Fox, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Thayer, Abbott Handerson (1849-1921); 55.8x68.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The melancholy Procession of doomed Prisoners (engraving)
3634808 The melancholy Procession of doomed Prisoners (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The melancholy Procession of doomed Prisoners)

Tile with Dodo, 1882-1888 (red and white lustreware)
1217835 Tile with Dodo, 1882-1888 (red and white lustreware) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); 15.2x15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving)
1055052 The Debate on Mr Parnells Bill in the House of Commons (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from Life in South America (engraving)
1056089 Scenes from Life in South America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Life in South America)

Men and boys drinking from the casks of a burning public-house (engraving)
736196 Men and boys drinking from the casks of a burning public-house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Raven (colour litho)
PNP258713 The Raven (colour litho) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: depicts President Benjamin Harrison (1833-1901) sinking under his grandfathers big hat, while James G

The Waning Honeymoon, 1878 (oil on canvas)
WLT207123 The Waning Honeymoon, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Boughton, George Henry (1833-1905); 51x76.5 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel)
1762098 Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) with Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta
XIR204516 Dante and Virgil (70-19 BC) with Francesca da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School

Ms Fr 22912 Fol. 2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God
BNP159944 Ms Fr 22912 Fol.2v Detail of Hell, from The City of God by Saint Augustine (354-430) translated by Raoul de Presles (1316-82) c.1400-50 (vellum) by French School

Rowing to a safe distance, the pirates lay to and with a fiendish delight watched the flames leap... (colour litho)
2801126 Rowing to a safe distance, the pirates lay to and with a fiendish delight watched the flames leap... (colour litho) by Williams

H. M. Ships Erebus and Terror in the Ross Sea (w / c on paper)
3273604 H.M. Ships Erebus and Terror in the Ross Sea (w/c on paper) by Davis, John Edward (1815-77); 18.8x28.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the
1217586 A set of sixteen tiles arranged in pairs to form eight illustrations of the Briar Rose tale, 1862 - 1865 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 131.6x40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, from The Divine Comedy
XIR204507 Dante and Beatrice in Paradise, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; Italian

The Meeting of Dante (1265-1321) and Beatrice (vellum)
XIR155564 The Meeting of Dante (1265-1321) and Beatrice (vellum) by Italian School, (13th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Dante, Virgil and the Plague-stricken, from The Divine Comedy
XIR159052 Dante, Virgil and the Plague-stricken, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Saved from the Plague (colour litho)
5997765 Saved from the Plague (colour litho) by Topham, Francis William (1808-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saved from the Plague)

"There was a Young Lady of Clare, who was madly pursued by a Bear"from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386608 " There was a Young Lady of Clare, who was madly pursued by a Bear" from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Erebus and the Terror Among Icebergs (engraving)
937157 The Erebus and the Terror Among Icebergs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Traitors Doom (engraving)
3626542 The Traitors Doom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Traitors Doom)

Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving)
3103678 Captain George Farmers heroism at the Action of 6 October 1779 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charlotte and Susan Cushman as Romeo and Juliet, Act III Scene 5 of
STC100657 Charlotte and Susan Cushman as Romeo and Juliet, Act III Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet, from a daguerreotype, pub. by John Tallis & Co

Pensioner Patrick Thomas pictured on his lying down bicycle equipped with floats as he makes his first voyage on the River Thames at Laleham

Lieutenant (Birdie) Bowers (1883-1912), Scottish born polar explorer, 1916
Lieutenant Henry Robertson (Birdie) Bowers (1883-1912). Scottish born polar explorer, 1916. Henry Robertson was in charge of landing, stores

Captain Scotts team at Cape Evans in the Mens Quarters, Mid-Winter Day, June 21st, 1911, (1916). Captain Scott set aside Mid-Winter Day as a holiday for his men

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"Doomed: Tales of Tragic Fate and Unfortunate Destinies" Daniel and Belshazzar: A biblical tale of impending doom, where the writing on the wall foretells a kingdom's downfall. Richard III on Horse: The ill-fated king rides into battle, unaware that his destiny is sealed, leading to defeat and death. Komarov before Soyuz 1 launch, 1967: A haunting image capturing the doomed astronaut's final moments before a fatal space mission. R101 at Cardington, Bedford: The majestic airship stands proudly before its tragic crash in 1930, marking one of aviation history's greatest disasters. BOADICEA (-62): Warrior queen Boadicea leads her people against Roman oppression but ultimately faces defeat in her valiant struggle for freedom. Poster - White Star Line liners RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic: An advertisement boasting luxury ocean liners that would later become synonymous with tragedy as the Titanic meets its icy demise. Cartoon, Miss Harriett Vernon in "The Prince of Japs": A comedic portrayal foreshadowing misfortune as Miss Vernon unknowingly embarks on a series of calamities during her journey through Japan. Admiral Teddy Evans (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916: Despite his heroic efforts during polar exploration expeditions, Evans faced numerous setbacks that left him haunted by feelings of failure throughout his life. Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole, 29 March 1912 (litho): Scott's poignant final entry reveals his realization that their race to be first had ended tragically with their ultimate demise in Antarctica's harsh conditions. Launch of the Titanic.