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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a corpulent man raising a glass and waving his wig. Death and the Drunkard. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823
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21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the hauntingly beautiful Skeleton of Death print from the Media Storehouse Fine Art collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating handcoloured copperplate engraving, titled "Death and the Drunkard," depicts the Grim Reaper aiming a dart at a corpulent man, who is oblivious to his impending fate. Raising a glass and waving his wig, the man seems to be lost in the moment, unaware of the skeletal figure looming behind him. This striking image, created by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus, is a powerful reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death. Add this mesmerizing piece to your home decor or office space to inspire reflection and contemplation.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 33cm x 53.3cm (13" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This haunting hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Death and the Drunkard," depicts the skeletal figure of Death aiming a dart at a corpulent man, who is raising a glass and waving his wig in a carefree and jovial manner. The scene takes place on a dark and deserted London street, where a nightwatchman, dressed in a coat and hat, carries a lantern and a cudgel. The illustration is based on an original work by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen and was engraved by Joshua Gleadah for the publication "The British Dance of Death" by Hodgson in London in 1823. The Regency era image serves as a stark reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death, no matter how much one may try to avoid it. The drunkard's oblivion to the approaching figure of Death is a common theme in the Dance of Death series, which originated in the Middle Ages and was popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the skeleton's robe to the textures of the man's wig and the nightwatchman's hat, add to the overall sense of depth and realism. This fascinating and evocative image invites us to reflect on the fragility of human life and the importance of living each moment to the fullest.
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