Paying Respects Collection
"Paying Respects: Honoring the Legacy of Great Leaders and Heroes" Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London
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"Paying Respects: Honoring the Legacy of Great Leaders and Heroes" Jacob Wainwright with Livingstones coffin, London, 1874 (albumen print): A solemn moment frozen in time as Jacob Wainwright pays his respects to the legendary explorer David Livingstone, a man who ventured into the unknown. The Grave of Charles Stewart Parnell, Ireland's greatest leader, Dublin, 1896: In this hallowed ground lies the final resting place of Charles Stewart Parnell, an inspirational figure whose legacy continues to shape Ireland's history. Frederick II in the Electors Crypt (oil on canvas): An evocative painting capturing a poignant scene as Frederick II is laid to rest in the crypt—a reminder that even great rulers must eventually succumb to mortality. The Death of Napoleon Bonaparte c. 1840 (coloured engraving): Through this vividly colored engraving depicting Napoleon Bonaparte's passing, we glimpse into history and witness how even emperors meet their end. Lying in state of English Particular Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon in Metropolitan Tabernacle, Southwark, London, 1892: A lithograph showcasing a somber moment when thousands gathered at Metropolitan Tabernacle to pay their respects to Reverend Spurgeon—a testament to his profound impact on faith. The Duke of Wellington visiting the effigy of Napoleon from Madame Tussauds (colour litho): This captivating lithograph captures an intriguing encounter between two iconic figures—The Duke of Wellington paying homage at Napoleon's wax effigy—an unexpected display of respect between adversaries. Illustration for the poem "Death the Leveller" by Shirley from Palgraves Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics published 1919: In this colorful lithograph inspired by Shirley's poem "Death the Leveller, " we are reminded that death is the great equalizer, treating all with impartiality.