Suicide Collection (page 25)

1850 Hugh Miller portrait photograph
Hugh Miller, Scottish geologist and palaeontologist. Born 1802 died 1856. Photographic frontispiece of author appearing in a posthumous edition of Millers " My Schools and Schoolmasters"

End of consumerism, conceptual image
End of consumerism. Conceptual image of a hangmans noose dangling from a bar code. The noose represents the end of the commercial consumerism represented by the bar code

Cleopatras asp. The Egyptian pharaoh Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) committed suicide by the bite of an asp, rather than submit to the victorious forces of Octavian, leader and future Emperor of Rome

1857 Hugh Miller portrait photograph
1856. Hugh Miller, Scottish geologist and palaeontologist. Born 1802 died 1856. Photographic frontispiece of author by J.G

Fuegians from Beagle voyage
Fuegian Wigwams at Hope Harbour in the Magdalen Channel". Copper engraving before page 127, art by P.P. King, engraved by S. Bell. Published H. Colburn 1838

Castlereagh the suicidal uncle of Fitzroy
Robert Stewart, Lord Castlereagh (18th June 1769 - 12 August 1822). An unpopular Irish and British senior statesman, his scientific importance lies in the fact that he was an uncle of Captain Fitzroy

Socrates, greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Greek philosopher. One of the most famous thinkers of antiquity, Socrates introduced a new critical approach to philosophy and science

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British Ballad, Lady Anne Bothwells Lament
LADY ANNE BOTHWELLS LAMENT. British ballad detailing the lament of a grieving wife whos husband has deserted her and her child. She finally contemplated suicide

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"Exploring the Depths of Despair: A Captivating Glimpse into the Tragic Theme of Suicide" In Hogarth's haunting masterpiece, "Gin Lane, " we witness a chilling portrayal of society's descent into despair, where suicide lurks as an all too real possibility. The Galapagos Admiralty map by Fitzroy Beagle takes us on a journey to uncharted territories, reminding us that even in remote corners of the world, suicide leaves its mark. Buddhist monk Thich Quang Duc's self-immolation at a Saigon intersection serves as a poignant symbol of protest against oppression and injustice, shedding light on the extreme lengths some will go to make their voices heard. Ophelia's delicate watercolor portrait captures Shakespeare's tragic character submerged in madness and sorrow. Her story echoes countless individuals who succumb to inner demons and find solace in death. Socrates' caricature reminds us that even great thinkers are not immune to contemplating life's ultimate escape. The Death of Socrates immortalizes his final moments with profound introspection and stoic acceptance. Thomas Bewick's wood engraving portrays the Hanged Man—an eerie reminder that for some, suicide becomes an unfortunate end when hope is lost or burdens become unbearable. On the Little Big Horn battlefield, amidst chaos and conflict, suicides bear witness to lives shattered by war—a somber reminder that mental anguish can thrive even amid external turmoil. Within Haiti Royal Palace lies untold stories—tragedies concealed within opulent walls—where desperate souls have sought refuge from their tormented existence through fatal means. The Death of Cato of Utica encapsulates ancient history’s struggle between honor and defeat. In this oil painting, we glimpse Cato’s final act—a testament to unwavering principles taken beyond mortal boundaries. Dante’s Inferno reveals a realm where they are condemned eternally; harpies tormenting those who chose to escape life's challenges.