Coffins Collection (#3)

Dormition of the Virgin. Creator: Macedonian School
Dormition of the Virgin

Victor Hugo's coffin covered with wreaths, 1885. Creator: E Durang
Victor Hugo's coffin covered with wreaths, 1885

La Violation des caveaux des rois dans la basilique de Saint-Denis, en octobre 1793, c1793. Creator: Hubert Robert
La Violation des caveaux des rois dans la basilique de Saint-Denis, en octobre 1793, c1793

Stone Coffins, found at Bath, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Stone Coffins, found at Bath, 1854. Discovery of human remains in Somerset. In the first coffin was found a skeleton of large size; in the next, two skulls

The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jes... c. 1769. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Yaozo II as Soga no Juro Sukenari Disguised as the Proefessional Jester Senraku (?) in the Play Soga Moyo Aigo no Wakamatsu (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater ()

The Isle of the Dead, 1890. Creator: Max Klinger
The Isle of the Dead, 1890

Coffin of Nesi-pa-her-hat, Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21 (about 1069 -945 BCE)

Cabaret du Neant (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death) - a ghost show cabaret, where ghosts were shown before the amazed audience via optical trickery and special effects

Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Shrine of Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey, 1890. Shrine of Edward the Confessor (c1003-1066) one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England built under Henry III by workmen from Italy

Second coffin of Tutankhamun
The second of three coffins of Pharao Tutankhamun (reigned 13321323 BC), as discovered by Howard Carter among others in 1922 in the Valley of Kings

Startling Stories - The Gods Hate Kansas by Joseph J. Millard. A tentacled alien grips a man and woman in its clutches. The man tries to defeat the monster by attacking it with a taser

INVITATION TO DEATH
The grave's a fine and private place... - Death invites a young aristocrat to join him among the coffins. Date: 1792

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Secundra Bagh near Lucknow, the mausoleum of Akbar, the upper marble sarcophagus, c
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The Great Plague, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph)
3035202 The Great Plague, pub. 1890 (colour lithograph) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures of English History published by George Routledge and Sons, 1890)

The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho)
2778068 The Dead Who Resurrects (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The resurrecting dead)

On a sunny morning, the rough box with the glorious remains of Andree and Strindberg... (colour litho)
2777981 On a sunny morning, the rough box with the glorious remains of Andree and Strindberg... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a sunny morning)

Interieur des catacombes de l eglise Saint-Etienne a Vienne (engraving)
2783429 Interieur des catacombes de l eglise Saint-Etienne a Vienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

En Railway Americain (engraving)
2783253 En Railway Americain (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Railway Americain)

Burial Scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862 (b / w photo)
STC354372 Burial Scene after the Battle of Fredericksburg, 1862 (b/w photo) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96) & studio; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Duchess of Tecks last resting-place, the Tomb in the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor (litho)
1039314 The Duchess of Tecks last resting-place, the Tomb in the Albert Memorial Chapel, Windsor (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Glory, 1915. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Glory, 1915

Model of a Coffin with Figures, Han dynasty or earlier, 500 B. C. to 220 A. D
Model of a Coffin with Figures, Han dynasty or earlier, 500 B.C. to 220 A.D

Coffin with Coiled Snake (Atum) on the Top, Egypt, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Coffin with Cobra (Atum) and Ostrich Feather of Goddess Maat on the Top, Egypt, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Coffin of Wenuhotep, Egypt, Third Intermediate-Late Period, late Dynasty 25-early Dynasty 26 (about 700-600 BCE)

Coffin and Mummy of Paankhenamun, Thebes, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22 (about 945-715 BCE)

Christ in the Sepulchre, 1937. Creator: Eldora P. Lorenzini
Christ in the Sepulchre, 1937

The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Man, mid 17th century

The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century. Creator: Gerhard Altzenbach
The Eleven Ages of Woman, mid 17th century

Earth to Earth, Exhibition of Mr Seymour Hadens Basket Coffins at Stafford House (engraving)
1053634 Earth to Earth, Exhibition of Mr Seymour Hadens Basket Coffins at Stafford House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earth to Earth)

Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving)
1058304 Mortuary Chapel in Memory of Napoleon III at Chislehurst (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo (engraving)
1059061 The Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Catacombs of the Capuchins, Palermo)

Mr O Connells Remains in the Church of Notre Dame, at Havre (engraving)
1096035 Mr O Connells Remains in the Church of Notre Dame, at Havre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr O Connells Remains in the Church of Notre Dame)

Scene from King Richard the second (engraving)
961097 Scene from King Richard the second (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from King Richard the second, from the play by William Shakespeare)

Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving)
984019 Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trunk Maker, J Shepherd)

Coffin of Senbi, Middle Kingdom, c. 1918-1859 BC (gessoed & painted cedar)
490752 Coffin of Senbi, Middle Kingdom, c.1918-1859 BC (gessoed & painted cedar) by Egyptian 12th Dynasty (1991-1786 BC); 55x213x70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Smoker (colour litho)
3096342 The Smoker (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smoker. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Remains of President Garfield Lying in State in the Capitol, Washington (engraving)
1590676 Remains of President Garfield Lying in State in the Capitol, Washington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Madonna and Child with Saints, the Crucifixion and the Legend of the Three Living
AII80578 Madonna and Child with Saints, the Crucifixion and the Legend of the Three Living and the Three Dead (tempera on panel) by Daddi

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"The Triumph of Death: A Haunting Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to c. 1350 with this mesmerizing fresco, "The Triumph of Death. " This captivating artwork depicts a chilling scene where coffins serve as a stark reminder of mortality. As death triumphs over life, it leaves no soul untouched. "Lord Have Mercy Upon Us: The Plague's Grim Grip on London" In this haunting woodcut from the plague-ridden streets of London, coffins become symbols of despair and loss. Amidst the chaos and suffering, these somber vessels bear witness to the devastating impact of the deadly epidemic that swept through the city. "A Moment Frozen in Time: Jacob Wainwright with Livingstone's Coffin" Transport yourself to 1874 London through this poignant albumen print capturing Jacob Wainwright standing beside Livingstone's coffin. In this solemn moment, we glimpse both reverence for a great explorer and an acknowledgment of our own mortality. "Accompanying the Dead: Vasily Perov's Emotional Masterpiece" Vasily Perov’s evocative painting "Accompanying the Dead" transports us to 1865 Russia. Through his brushstrokes, he captures mourners carrying coffins with profound sorrow etched upon their faces—a powerful testament to human fragility and collective grief. "The Shepherds Chief Mourner: An Enigmatic Engraving" Delve into an enigmatic world through this thought-provoking engraving titled "The Shepherds Chief Mourner. " Here, amidst nature's beauty lies a mysterious coffin—an invitation for contemplation on life’s transience and our place within it. "Military Honours for R101: Paying Tribute to Fallen Heroes" Witness military honors bestowed upon those who perished aboard R101 airship in a tragic accident. These solemn ceremonies honor their sacrifice while reminding us how even heroes find their final resting place within the confines of a coffin.