Fallen Collection (page 2)

Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department of the Russian

Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas) roaring, native to the Indonesian island of Java. Captive. Digital composite

Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Moss covered fallen trees in old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest, Punia Forest Reserve, Lithuania, May

Wild boar (Sus scrofa) in old mixed conifer and broadleaf forest, Punia Forest Reserve, Lithuania, May

Sculpture of a fallen warrior from the Greek temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC
Sculpture of a fallen warrior from the temple of Aphaia at Aegina, 6th century BC

Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin Fripp
Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours

Fallen
Gilles Bonugli Kali

Palm tree at the beach with walkway

Leaf floating on water

Brown leaf on floor

Three colorful leaves on floor

White feather against wooden floor

B1978.43.1492
For Children. The Gates of Paradise, Plate 9, "Alas!"

Abstract image of a mottled American Sycamore tree trunk fallen in the water - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Scenic landscape with fallen tree trunk at peaceful evening

Scenic landscape with primeval forest at autumn day

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA alley in the fall

Abstract tree trunk patterns in winter - Pisgah National Forest, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Fallen Tree on Davidson River - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA Fallen Tree on Davidson River - Pisgah National Forest - near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Driftwood Beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia USA Driftwood Beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia USA

Mr. B. fell from the sky
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

46 Royal Marines Commando Memorial Rots Normandy
Unusually this black marble memorial list the ages of the fallen. It commemorates the fighting in Rots and le Hamel of 11 June 1944

Man walking under a ladder (colour litho)
3096316 Man walking under a ladder (colour litho) by Sarg, Tony (1880-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man walking under a ladder. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Del Norte wonder stump, near Crescent City, California, USA
Del Norte wonder stump, a fallen redwood tree near Crescent City, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

Jockey Paddy Farrell is thrown from his horse Border Flight at the 15th fence of the Aintree Grand National. Farrell broke his back in the accident and was confined to a wheelchair. 21st March 1964

Scotland Through To World Cup Finals. The Scotland football team advanced to the World Cup Finals in Argentina in 1978 after a fine 2-0 win over Wales, at Anfield

Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs

Comic Postcard - Golfing Humour - One Down
Comic Postcard - " Wasn t I two up at the last hole, Caddie?" " Yes, but yer one down now, Lady!" circa 1930s

St Stephens crypt
Although St Stephens Chapel was destroyed by fire in 1834, the crypt below St Stephens Hall, the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft, which had fallen into disuse before the fire

Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost, 19th century. Biblical scene, Acts 5: 10: Then fell she down straightway at his feet

USA, Pennsylvania, Worlds End State Park. Fallen leaves and ferns growing from rock. Credit as: Dennis Flaherty / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

English oak tree (Quercus robur) fallen acorns and leaves on a bed of moss, Oxfordshire, UK October

The Fall of Icarus, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Fall of Icarus, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Illustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
Illustration from John Miltons Paradise Lost, 1866. Illustration for Miltons (1608-1674) epic poem dramatising the fall of Man in the Book of Genesis in the Bible

Fallen warrior from the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500 480 BC. Reconstruction of part of the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia (another fallen warrior)

Archer from part of the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500-480 BC. Reconstruction of part of the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia

Archer and warrior from the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500 - 480 BC
Archer and warrior from the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500-480 BC. Reconstruction of part of the West Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia

Archer from part of the East Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500 - 480 BC
Archer from part of the East Pediment of the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, Greece, c500-480 BC. This item is now in the Munich Glyptothek Germany

Fallen tree on the wild western edge of Darss, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Baltic Sea, North Germany, Germany

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Juan DeFuca Straight, French Beach in the moonlight

Sassofratino Reserve, Foreste Casentinesi National Park, Badia Prataglia, Tuscany, Italy, Europe. Fallen tree trunk

Europe, Italy, Veneto, Belluno, Livinallongo del Col di Lana. Military sacrarium in memory of the fallen of World War I. Pian di Salesei, Dolomites

The Fallen King
Treechild

FallenIkarus
Marcel Egger

She's Fallen For The Foreman
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for She's Fallen For The Foreman, by Ralph Butler, Tolchard Evans and Everett Lynton

WW2 Greetings Card, Submerged
A WW2 greetings card, the image portrays a group of rather large Royal Navy sailors who have fallen asleep leaning on the unfortunate gentleman in the middle! Date: circa 1940s

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"Fallen: A Visual Journey Through Time and Tragedy" Step into the world of "fallen, " where art, history, and human stories intertwine to reveal moments of loss, calamity, and downfall. From the haunting Gin Lane painting by William Hogarth in 1751 to the dramatic rail accident at Gare Montparnasse in France, these glimpses into the past offer a poignant reminder of our vulnerability. In Switzerland's Reichenbach, we witness nature's power as it claims lives amidst breathtaking landscapes. At the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, we pay homage to fallen heroes who sacrificed everything for their country. Picture No. 10899992 captures a fleeting moment frozen in time – an image that speaks volumes about life's fragility. Venturing across continents, we find ourselves standing before New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery where a fallen angel guards over the Chapman-Hyams memorial. Trams wreaking havoc on Belfast streets remind us how chaos can strike unexpectedly. The Tablet of Shamash from ancient Mesopotamia transports us back to the 9th century BC when even gods could fall from grace. British soldiers rescuing horses from ditches during World War I exemplify humanity's resilience amid turmoil. Yet not all falls are tragic; some hold beauty within them. Woodland With Bluebells invites us into a serene realm where nature gracefully embraces change. The Twelve Apostles with its collapsed stack serves as a testament to erosion's relentless force but also reminds us of nature's eternal cycle. Finally, Hendrik Goltzius' depiction of Icarus symbolizes ambition turned hubris – reminding us that even those who soar highest can come crashing down. Through this visual journey spanning centuries and continents, "fallen" reveals both our vulnerabilities and strengths as humans navigating an unpredictable world. It urges reflection on our own journeys while honoring those whose falls have left indelible marks on history.