Coffins Collection (#8)

Burial of the Dead, Fredericksburg, 1863. Creator: Andrew Joseph Russell
Burial of the Dead, Fredericksburg, 1863. Formerly attributed to Mathew B. Brady

[Thaddeus Stevens Lying in State in the Rotunda of the Capitol at Washington], 1867

Madagascar - Toamasina (Tamatave) - Cemetery for the local indigenous people. Date: circa 1906

The Dead Alive!, July 1795. July 1795. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Dead Alive!, July 1795

The Secret History of Crim Con, Fig. 2, August 18, 1812. August 18, 1812
The Secret History of Crim Con, Fig. 2, August 18, 1812

Sorrows Dry or a Cure for the Heart Ache, 1811. 1811. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Sorrows Dry or a Cure for the Heart Ache, 1811

The Burial of Saint Wenceslas, ca. 1490-1500. Creator: Master of Eggenburg
The Burial of Saint Wenceslas, ca. 1490-1500. Identified as the saints entombment in the Cathedral of Saint Vitus in Prague

The Resurrection. Creator: Unknown
The Resurrection

Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Roman leaden coffin found in Bethnal-Green, [east London], 1862. As Mr. Buckmaster, weaver...was digging in a corner of his garden...he uncovered a leaden coffin about 4ft. from the surface

Motor Bike and Sidecar. Dave Phillips od Russington, Sussex has fitted a coffin as a sidecar to his motorbike. Dave takes his wife Jane for a spin in the coffin

Illustration, painted Egyptian mummy coffin

Furneral Directors using a coffin to stay dry as it pours down with rain Circa 1990

Norman Arch - St Marys Priory Church, Old Malton
Norman Arch in the Graveyard of St Marys Priory Church, Old Malton - a small arched doorway, a fragment from the once much more extensive buildings of the priory around the main church

Grave goods from Dollerup in Jutland. Two drinking horns wit
Grave goods from a rich double burial of a magnate and his wife found at Dollerup in Jutland. In the womans grave lay two drinking horns with bronze mountings. National Museum of Denmark

India - The Tazias
A black and white lantern slide of men following decorated coffins. Slide number 29 of Box 221 Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Sir Thomas Parkyns
SIR THOMAS PARKYNS wrestling enthusiast and collector of coffins... Date: 1664 - 1741

Stone Coffins, Found at Bath, 1854

A Glorious Celebration, 1886 (engraving)
XJF476209 A Glorious Celebration, 1886 (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A satirical portrayal of Orangemen celebrating after the riots that followed)

The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49)
XJF105820 The Burning of the Remains of Martin Bucer (1491-1551) and Paul Fagius (1504-49) on Market Hill in Cambridge in 1557

Earth to Earth: Exhibition of Mr. Seymour Hadens Basket Coffins at Stafford House, Uk, 1875

Heysham Church and Stone Coffin - Lancashire
Heysham Church and Medieval Stone Coffin - Lancashire Date: 1905

Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand (Franz Ferdinand) 1863-1914, heir to the Austrian throne, at Sarajevo 28 June 1914. The coffins of Franz Ferdinand and Archduchess Sophie lying in state

Paris / Notre Dame 1863
Notre Dame de Paris, inauguration of the archbishops crypt Date: 9 January 1863

Cabaret du N顮t (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death)
Cabaret du NÚí«t (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death) was a ghost show cabaret, where ghosts were shown before the amazed audience via optical trickery and special effects

Plague in China 1911
Stacking coffins containing victims of bubonic plague, preparatory to burning, at Tientsin, China. 1911

Plague in China 1911 2
Burning coffins containing victims of bubonic plague, at Tientsin, China. 1911

Tombs of Sultans Ahmed I & Murad IV
The Tombs of Sultans Ahmed I and Murad IV

Royal Graves Vandalised
Hatred of the ancien regime is carried to extremes when vandals break into the crypt at Saint-Denis, take the royal corpses from their coffins and throw them in a common ditch

Rus-Jap War / Coffins
Coffins of Russian casualties are attended to by a Russian Orthodox Priest

Animist hanging coffins still in use today, on limestone cliff in Echo Valley, Sagada, Cordillera, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

View from above of Christs coffin in Good Friday procession, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

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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.