Death Collection (page 11)

Blind Man's Bluff
EC Mazur

Formula One World Championship
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. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

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

Formula One World Championship
The damaged Ligier JS7 of Jacques Laffite (FRA) sits in the catch fencing after he was the innocent victim of the tragic fatal accident of Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow, on lap 23 of the race

1955 Le Mans 24 hours. Le Mans, France. 11-12 June 1955. "Pierre Levegh"/John Fitch (Mercedes-Benz 300SLR). After 2 hours of the race "Levegh" crashed into the crowd killing

Formula One World Championship
A race meeting of totally contrasting fortunes: Emerson Fittipaldi (BRA) McLaren M23 finished fourth and in so doing secured his second World Championship title; Helmuth (Also spelt Helmut)

The Lone Plant in the Desert
Catherine Lu

L'arbre seul
Gilles Benso

Loneliness
Alexandru Tomuta

Sky Mirror in Death Valley
Kenneth Zeng

海岸
Shanyewuyu

Nieve en el sur de España
Emilio Pino

Sad walks
Jose C. Lobato

Sunset Ijen Crater
Fikri Muharram

Female Ages
Andreas Magnusson

Formula One World Championship
Jackie Stewart (GBR) Tyrrell 006/2, who scored a record-breaking twenty-sixth GP victory and his team mate Francois Cevert (FRA) Tyrrell 006 who followed Stewart home in second

Formula One World Championship
The shocking remains of the Hill GH1 of Rolf Stommelen (GER) are removed following his massive accident, triggered by a broken rear wing whilst leading the race on lap 26

2019 Anthoine Hubert memorial
SEPTEMBER 01: Callum Ilott (GBR, SAUBER JUNIOR TEAM BY CHAROUZ), hugs the brother of Anthoine Hubert (FRA, BWT ARDEN) during the Anthoine Hubert memorial on September 01, 2019

2019 Anthoine Hubert memorial
SEPTEMBER 01: Nyck De Vries (NLD, ART GRAND PRIX), cries during the memorial for Anthoine Hubert (FRA, BWT ARDEN) during the Anthoine Hubert memorial on September 01, 2019

Formula One World Championship
Tom Pryce (GBR) Shadow DN8 suffered a tragic fatal accident on lap 23 when he hit the fire extinguisher of marshal Jansen van Vuuren at full speed on the main straight and was killed instantly

Formula One World Championship
Nearing the end of the long clear up following the massive start accident which would tragically claim the life of Ronnie Peterson (SWE) Lotus and badly injure Vittorio Brambilla (ITA) Surtees

Death of a Knight
Vintage engraving by Dore from 1879 showing the gruesome death of a knight

Pregnant nun Sister Jean sitting in her convent cell, her habit open to reveal her breasts. A picture of Saint Martha on the wall. Soeur Jeanne

Death cap mushroom, Amanita phalloides, and fools mushroom, Amanita verna. Highly poisonous mushrooms. Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Elton Johns single "Candle in the Wind 97"on sale at Tower Records
Elton Johns single " Candle in the Wind 97" on sale at Tower Records. Released as a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales. 13th September 1997

The body of Pope John Paul I lying in state at the Vatican. 3rd October 1978

Jim Hutton friend of Freddie Mercury Dbase

Diana, Princess Of Wales, as she leaves the memorial service of photographer Terence Donovan at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Diana, Princess Of Wales, with Diana Donovan the widow of photographer Terence Donovan as they leave his memorial service at St. Georges Church, Hanover Square, London. 10th March 1997

Donald Campbell Death, 4th January 1967. Donald Campbells E Type Jaguar. GLM 37C. Owner will not be returning

The crucified Jesus, wood engraving, published c. 1880
The crucified Jesus. Woodcut engraving, published ca. 1880

Picture No. 12479487
Dead parakeet after hitting a window. For birds, Date:

Memorial for Father John J Crowley at Padre Crowley Point, Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Barren landscape of Death Valley National Park, California, United States of America

Lava lizard (Microlophus peruvianus) juvenile peering out of eye of dead sea lion. Paracas National Reserve, Peru. Highly commended in the Animals in their Environment Category of Wildlife

Brown bear (Ursus arctos) catching salmon in river, Kamchatka, Far east Russia, August

Northern goshawk (Accipiter gentilis) flying with squirrel prey, Finland. March

Osiris, Egyptian god of the afterlife, wood engraving, published 1878
Osiris - the Egyptian god of the afterlife, death, life, and resurrection. Woodcut engraving, published in 1878

Illuminated netdevil (Linophryne arborifera), female specimen, from deepsea Atlantic Ocean near Cape Verde at a depth of 1900m

Victorian satirical cartoon, Death and inheritance, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Victorian satire on death and inheritance, 19th Century. The End of Life, Beginneth strfe

Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp. ) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads
Brush footed butterfly (Lycorea sp.) caterpillar with parasitic wasp cocoons on silk threads, Yasuni National Park, Orellana, Ecuador

Adult male Sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus) with prey perched on a branch, Dumfries, Scotland, UK, November

Picture No. 12020749
Sea lion, with nylon strings and piece of fishing net wrapped around his neck that caused him a deep wound. Hundreds of thousands of marine animals (fish, reptiles)

Patterns of shadows and light on sand dunes, Sossusvlei, Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Ribbon sawtail fish (Idiacanthus fasciola) from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 800-1000m

Frilled shark (Chlamydoselachus anguineus) specimen with mouth open, from Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 729m

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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.