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The skeleton of Death with dart and hourglass skating on a frozen pond as other skaters fall through the broken ice. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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The skeleton of Death with dart and hourglass skating on a frozen pond as other skaters fall through the broken ice. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690239 The skeleton of Death with dart and hourglass skating on a frozen pond as other skaters fall through the broken ice. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The skeleton of Death with dart and hourglass skating on a frozen pond as other skaters fall through the broken ice. 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 depicts a macabre scene on a frozen pond. In this allegorical image, the skeleton of Death is seen gracefully skating across the ice, wielding a dart and hourglass as symbols of mortality. Meanwhile, other skaters are shown falling through the broken ice, their expressions filled with fear and despair. Created in 1816 as part of "The English Dance of Death" this engraving offers a satirical commentary on the dangers that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life. The artist's caricature style adds an element of dark humor to the scene, highlighting both the fragility and inevitability of human existence. Rowlandson's attention to detail is evident in his meticulous rendering of each figure and their surroundings. The vibrant handcolouring brings life to this otherwise somber composition, contrasting against the stark white landscape. "The Skeleton of Death with Dart and Hourglass Skating on a Frozen Pond" serves as a reminder that death can strike unexpectedly at any moment. It speaks to broader themes such as mortality, danger, and our own vulnerability within society. This thought-provoking artwork continues to captivate viewers centuries later with its powerful imagery and symbolic narrative.
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