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The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man
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The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man
FLO4690408 The skeleton of Death pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man. 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 pushes a ladder away from a wall killing a gallant suitor as he tries to elope with a beauty. The girls father shoots a musket at the falling man. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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In this and macabre scene captured by Thomas Rowlandson, we witness a dramatic moment of love, betrayal, and tragedy. The skeleton of Death stands tall as it pushes a ladder away from the wall, causing a gallant suitor to fall to his demise. His desperate attempt to elope with a beautiful woman is abruptly cut short by the hand of fate. As the suitor plummets towards his untimely end, the girl's father takes aim with his musket, ready to deliver one final blow. Jealousy and protectiveness drive him to take drastic measures in order to prevent their forbidden union. Rowlandson's intricate handcoloured copperplate engraving brings this allegorical tale to life. It is part of "The English Dance of Death" published in 1816 by Ackermann in London. Through this artwork, Rowlandson explores themes such as love, mortality, and societal norms prevalent during that era. This image serves as a reminder that even amidst declarations of love and acts of courage, death can lurk around every corner. It also highlights the complexities within human relationships and how they can be influenced by external forces beyond our control. With its rich symbolism and detailed execution, this print invites viewers into an intriguing narrative that transcends time and speaks volumes about both British culture at the time and universal human experiences.
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