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Skeleton with crown, spear and hourglass seated on a globe above various lethal weapons, pistols, knives, poisons and drugs. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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Skeleton with crown, spear and hourglass seated on a globe above various lethal weapons, pistols, knives, poisons and drugs. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690104 Skeleton with crown, spear and hourglass seated on a globe above various lethal weapons, pistols, knives, poisons and drugs. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Skeleton with crown, spear and hourglass seated on a globe above various lethal weapons, pistols, knives, poisons and drugs. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This handcoloured copperplate print by Thomas Rowlandson, titled "Skeleton with crown, spear and hourglass seated on a globe above various lethal weapons, pistols, knives, poisons and drugs" is a macabre yet thought-provoking allegory of civilization. Created in 1816 as part of "The English Dance of Death" the artwork depicts a skeleton adorned with a crown and armed with deadly weapons. Seated upon a globe symbolizing the world, the skeleton represents death itself. Rowlandson's intricate detailing brings to life an array of lethal instruments such as pistols, knives, poisons, and drugs scattered around the skeleton. This imagery serves as a stark reminder of humanity's destructive capabilities and its susceptibility to mortality. The presence of an hourglass emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and acts as a constant reminder that death awaits us all. The open book beneath the skeleton suggests that knowledge alone cannot save us from our inevitable fate. Through this powerful visual representation, Rowlandson prompts viewers to reflect on their own mortality while questioning society's obsession with power and violence. It serves as both a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked ambition and an exploration into human nature’s darker aspects. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing print from 19th-century England, we are reminded that despite our achievements in civilization, death remains an ever-present companion throughout our journey on Earth.
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