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Background imageDie Collection: Purple flowers and a cross on an Easter card

Purple flowers and a cross on an Easter card, with a Biblical quotation. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDie Collection: Anna Louisa Karsch - German writer and poet

Anna Louisa Karsch - German writer and poet
Anna Louisa Karsch (1722-1791), German writer and poet, known as "Die Karschin"

Background imageDie Collection: A ballet scene from the Admiralpalast, Berlin

A ballet scene from the Admiralpalast, Berlin
A ballet scene (Die Roten Schuhe) from the Admiralpalast, Berlin Date: circa 1920

Background imageDie Collection: Cartoon, The Antichrist, WW1

Cartoon, The Antichrist, WW1
Cartoon, The Antichrist will lose his crown and will die in solitude and madness (quotation from a prophecy of Brother Johannes), showing Kaiser Wilhelm II running mad with blood on his hands

Background imageDie Collection: Arno Breker German Sculptor Sculpture Die Kniende

Arno Breker German Sculptor Sculpture Die Kniende
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Background imageDie Collection: Suffragette in Prison Cell

Suffragette in Prison Cell. Cover illustration for Die Suffragettes by Kaethe Schirmacher (Alexander Duncker Verlag Weimar 1912) Based on a sketch made in Holloway Prison by Sylvia Pankhurst

Background imageDie Collection: Insurance companies memorial

Insurance companies memorial with the Latin motto: Non Omnis Moriar (not all will die). The sculpture shows firefighters on a horse-drawn fire engine, rushing to fight a fire. (2 of 3)

Background imageDie Collection: An der Somme photogravure record of the Somme Front

An der Somme photogravure record of the Somme Front
Book entitled An der Somme. Erinnerungen der 12. Infanterie-Division an die Stellungskampfe und Schlacht an der Somme, Oktober 1915 bis November 1916. Not paginated, approximately 240 photos

Background imageDie Collection: Imperial die-struck Wound Badge

Imperial die-struck Wound Badge. Commemorative Ware

Background imageDie Collection: A repouss鬠chased and engraved jardini貥

A repouss鬠chased and engraved jardini貥 entitled Die Wiedereroberung, Lembergs (The reconquest of Lemberg). Extensively embossed with battle scenes, the town of Lemberg

Background imageDie Collection: Spain. Civil War. Miliciano! Antes morir que

Spain. Civil War. Miliciano! Antes morir que retroceder (Militia man! Rather die than retreat). Poster of the Republican side. Painting

Background imageDie Collection: British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI

British soldiers being gassed at Ypres. WWI
How the gas devil comes - Thick green mist came rolling towards the parapet On the 22nd April 1915 at Ypres, the Germans used poisonous chlorine gas for the first time

Background imageDie Collection: Stone statue, Die Wahrheit, Berlin, Germany

Stone statue, Die Wahrheit, Berlin, Germany
A stone statue entitled Die Wahrheit (Truth), one of two originals dating from 1748, in a museum in Berlin, Germany. The figure holds open a book and points to a page. Date: 2006

Background imageDie Collection: Elisabeth Rethberg, German soprano

Elisabeth Rethberg, German soprano
Elisabeth Rethberg (1894-1976) German soprano, here photographed in the part she created as the title role in Richard Strauss's Die agyptische Helena Date: November 1928

Background imageDie Collection: Female Factory Worker Heinz Zinram 1950s Printed

Female Factory Worker Heinz Zinram 1950s Printed
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Background imageDie Collection: Jigsaw used to cut a piece of wood

Jigsaw used to cut a piece of wood
A carpenter using a jigsaw to cut a piece of wood to shape, possibly for use in die cutting. Photograph by Heinz Zinram Date: 1950s

Background imageDie Collection: Some of the principals at Covent Garden

Some of the principals at Covent Garden
This stylised illustration by Nerman shows the actors who appeared in the production of Mozart's Die Entfhrung aus dem Serail ('The Abduction from the Seraglio)

Background imageDie Collection: Little Girl Broken Doll 1888 Iln Import 21 Dec

Little Girl Broken Doll 1888 Iln Import 21 Dec
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Background imageDie Collection: Column of German prisoners

Column of German prisoners
Aerial photograph showing a column of German prisoners marching in fours through a French village near St. Die. Date: August 21st 1915

Background imageDie Collection: SAUDI ARABIA MECCA

SAUDI ARABIA MECCA
The cemetery : for Moslems, to die and be buried in Mecca is a unique privilege. Date: circa 1870

Background imageDie Collection: WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883)

WAGNER, Richard (1813-1883). Die Walkre (The Valkyrie), first day of the four operas Der Ring des Nibelungen

Background imageDie Collection: GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832)

GOETHE, Johann Wolfgang von (1749-1832). German humanist and writer. The Sorrows of Young Werther (Die Leiden des jungen

Background imageDie Collection: Le ayuda a bien morir (He helps him to die)

Le ayuda a bien morir (He helps him to die)
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Le ayuda a bien morir (He helps him to die). Drawing

Background imageDie Collection: Of what ill will he die?

Of what ill will he die?
GOYA Y LUCIENTES, Francisco de (1746-1828). Of what ill will he die?. Preparatory red wash and sanguine drawing for plate

Background imageDie Collection: GERMANY MUNCHEN

GERMANY MUNCHEN
Die Schranne - a market Date: 1846

Background imageDie Collection: GERMAN MELODRAMA 2

GERMAN MELODRAMA 2
A dramatic moment in a spectacular popular melodrama Die Hohle Soncha'. Date: early 19th century

Background imageDie Collection: GENERAL-IN-CHIEF

GENERAL-IN-CHIEF
Jules Henri Marius Bergeret, general in chief : he will survive the Commune and die in New York in 1905. Date: March-May 1871

Background imageDie Collection: Casualty sent home to die 1871

Casualty sent home to die 1871
A casualty of the fighting is carried home to die

Background imageDie Collection: INSURRECTION AT LYON

INSURRECTION AT LYON
Insurrection at Lyon : Live working or die fighting is the workers battle-cry. Date: November 1831

Background imageDie Collection: RIOTING MINERS

RIOTING MINERS
Unrest in the mining districts is suppressed by the military : ten will die. Date: 25-29 March 1868

Background imageDie Collection: Rioting Miners Events Belgium 25 29 March 1868

Rioting Miners Events Belgium 25 29 March 1868
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Background imageDie Collection: SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3

SVEN HEDIN TO TIBET - 3
The expedition sets out by camel caravan across the Gobi Desert : due to inadequate planning, all but Hedin and two companions die of thirst. Date: 1899-1900

Background imageDie Collection: CARLO ALBERTO AT NOVARA

CARLO ALBERTO AT NOVARA
Carlo Alberto, king of Piedmont, at the battle of Novara where his army is completely defeated by the Austrians under Radetsky. He will die a few days later. Date: 23 March 1849

Background imageDie Collection: CARLO ALBERTO AT GENOVA

CARLO ALBERTO AT GENOVA
Carlo Alberto, king of Sardinia, arrives in Genova : he will attempt to seize Austrian Lombardy but will fail, abdicate and die in exile. Date: 1847

Background imageDie Collection: PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 31

PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 31
Mr Greatheart encourages Mr Fearing - he was ready to die for fear'. Date: first published 1678

Background imageDie Collection: HORSE WAITING TO DIE

HORSE WAITING TO DIE
A curious dog sniffs at an old horse as it breathes its last. Date: early 19th century

Background imageDie Collection: THE WILD HUNT

THE WILD HUNT
DIE WILDE JAGD - the Wild hunt

Background imageDie Collection: Inniskillings in transit

Inniskillings in transit
The Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, are ordered back to Europe to die on the western front : a shipboard scene after leaving Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: circa 1914

Background imageDie Collection: MARIE ANTOINETTE MOTHER

MARIE ANTOINETTE MOTHER
MARIE ANTOINETTE gives birth to her first child, Louis le Dauphin, who will die in 1789. Date: 1755 - 1793

Background imageDie Collection: A ROLL OF THE DICE

A ROLL OF THE DICE
The die is cast... Date: 1960s

Background imageDie Collection: Ann Spranger Barry as Sophonisba

Ann Spranger Barry as Sophonisba
ANN SPRANGER BARRY (1734 - 1801) the actress as Sophonisba in James Thomson's play of that name : she has just drunk (intentionally) a cup of poison and will shortly die, picturesquely. Date: 1778

Background imageDie Collection: AFTER BATTLE OF LEIPZIG

AFTER BATTLE OF LEIPZIG
After the battle of LEIPZIG, the emperors of Russia and Austria and the king of Prussia fall to their knees to give thanks to God for such a victory. Over 100000 die... Date: 18 October 1813

Background imageDie Collection: SCHILLER RECITING

SCHILLER RECITING
SCHILLER AND HIS FRIENDS (1750 - 1805), The poet recites Die Rauber to a group of admiring friends, 1780

Background imageDie Collection: CHARLOTTE ST JOHN

CHARLOTTE ST JOHN
CHARLOTTE ELIZABETH ST JOHN daughter of R W St John : she will die unmarried, poor girl, which explains her wistful expression. Date: ? - 1871

Background imageDie Collection: POLISH INSURRECTION 1794

POLISH INSURRECTION 1794
KOSCIUSKO'S OATH An incident of the Polish Insurrection: Kosciusko vows to drive the Russians, Prussians and Austrians out of Poland or die trying. Date: 1794

Background imageDie Collection: SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON

SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON
DIE SCHWEIZERISCHE ROBINSON Mr & Mrs Robinson and their four sons sit down for the Sabbath Lecture. Date: First published 1812

Background imageDie Collection: Swiss Family Robinson Books Wyss First Published

Swiss Family Robinson Books Wyss First Published
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Background imageDie Collection: DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS

DUCHESSE DE NEMOURS
VICTOIRE de SAXE-COBURG, duchesse de NEMOURS wife of Louis d'Orleans, son of Louis Philippe : she will die while in exile in England. Date: ? - 1857



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