Heirs Collection

Stylish Horse Race by Victor Hicks
A stylised illustration showing an elegant lady leading a racehorse in the paddock. The illustration is accompanied by the following poem; Airs and graces

Lecture d'un testament, 1853. Creator: Honore Daumier
Lecture d'un testament, 1853. The reading of a will. From La Comedie humaine, no. 1

Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria
3786869 Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria; (add.info.: Crown Prince Carl Franz Joseph of Austria (Karl Franz Josef von -sterreich) at the headquarters of the Austro- Hungarian Army

The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel)
NGW215391 The Family of Henry VIII: An Allegory of the Tudor Succession, c.1572 (oil on panel) by Heere, Lucas de (1534-84); 131.2x184 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas)
7352725 Esau sells his birthright, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Assereto, Giovacchino (1600-49); 98x124 cm; Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa, Liguria

The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308517 The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Death of Max Lebaudy, 1896
7143619 Death of Max Lebaudy, 1896 by Lix, Frederic Theodore (1830-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: History. France. The death of billionaire Max Lebaudy)

Page in The Bystander magazine 1936 featuring photographs of four aristocratic children - David Greville, Lord Brooke, the future 8th Earl of Warwick (who sold Warwick Castle to Madame Tussaud s)

Emperor William I, Emperor Frederick III, Kaiser Wilhelm II
JHL392624 Emperor William I, Emperor Frederick III, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Crown Prince Frederick William (b/w photo) by German Photographer

Inheritance or Environment, 1850
3478032 Inheritance or Environment, 1850 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Illustration titled Inheritance or Environment by George du Maurier (1834-1896)

Crown Prince Willhelm, Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam (b / w photo)
3094400 Crown Prince Willhelm, Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Prince Willhelm, Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam)

NICOLAS II WITH SONS
NICOLAS II OF RUSSIA Prince of Wales (later George V) photographed with their respective sons and heirs, the Tsarevitch and Prince Edward of Wales Date: August 1909

The late Queen of Denmark, "A Mother of Kings, "Three Generations of the Danish Royal House (b / w photo)
1606943 The late Queen of Denmark, " A Mother of Kings, " Three Generations of the Danish Royal House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Portrait of Mary Feilding (engraving)
820140 Portrait of Mary Feilding (engraving) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honorable Mary Feilding)

Killing with Kindness, October 1, 1799. October 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Killing with Kindness, October 1, 1799

The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Creator: George Presbury
The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads, c1840. Biblical scene, from Genesis 48: 16: The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them

Reading of a Will. Artist: Eckhout, Jacob Joseph (1793-1861)
Reading of a Will. Found in the collection of Moravska galerie, Brno

Heirs Cart 1861 Etching second state three sheet
Artokoloro

Queen Victoria and her great grandchildren
Royal group at Osborne House, Isle of Wight in 1899 showing Queen Victoria with her heirs. From left: sitting on cushion, Albert George - later George VI, Princess Mary, later Princess Royal

Hugues Capet
HUGUES CAPET first of the Capetian dynasty, elected by the nobles after Louis V died without heirs

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"Heirs: A Tapestry of Legacies and Destinies" In the realm of history, art, and culture, the concept transcends mere inheritance. It weaves a complex narrative that stretches across time and space, connecting diverse individuals through their shared roles as successors. From the exhilarating "Stylish Horse Race" by Victor Hicks to the profound Islamic portrayal of Adam and Eve, these hints offer glimpses into the multifaceted nature of heirs. Consider Esau's fateful decision in "Esau sells his birthright, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1640. The painting captures a pivotal moment when one man's impulsive choice alters his future lineage forever. Meanwhile, "The Fool Hoping For Inheritance, " rendered with brush and Indian ink on paper between 1660-86, reminds us that not all they can born into privilege; some yearn for their fortune against all odds. Delving deeper into societal dynamics surrounding inheritances is Thomas Rowlandson's thought-provoking piece titled "Reading the Will" from c1780-1825. This artwork invites contemplation on power struggles within families as fortunes hang in delicate balance. Tragedy strikes in Max Lebaudy's untimely demise depicted in 1896 - a stark reminder that even those destined to inherit great wealth are not immune to life's uncertainties. The subsequent page featured in The Bystander magazine (1936) showcases aristocratic children whose futures are intertwined with legacies yet to be realized. Venturing further back in time reveals ancient echoes of inheritance rituals etched onto stone sculptures like the seated male figure found in Saqqara during Egypt's early 5th Dynasty (c2500 BC). These artifacts remind us that notions of succession have long been embedded within human civilizations.