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Premature burial (L Inhumation pr飩pit饩by Antoine Wiertz
The premature burial (L Inhumation pr飩 pit饩, a 1854 painting by Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz, shows a cholera victim waking up after having been placed in a coffin and buried alive. Date: circa 1910s
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This haunting image, titled "Premature Burial" or "L'Inhumation Prématurée" (The Premature Burial), is a painting by the Belgian artist Antoine Wiertz, created in 1854. The work depicts a cholera victim lying in a coffin, his eyes wide open in terror as he realizes he has been buried alive. The painting is a poignant commentary on the fear of premature burial, a common concern during the 19th century due to the high mortality rate from diseases such as cholera. Wiertz masterfully captures the victim's sense of despair and desperation, his body confined to the narrow space of the coffin, his face etched with the anguish of the living dead. The painting's dark, somber palette and intricate details add to the sense of foreboding and unease. The Belgian artist was known for his large-scale, highly detailed paintings that often dealt with themes of death and the afterlife. "Premature Burial" is one of his most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of the Romantic movement in European art. The painting is now part of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium collection and is a testament to Wiertz's skill as a painter and his ability to evoke strong emotions through his art. The painting's title, "L'Inhumation Prématurée," translates to "The Premature Burial" in English, and the image of a living person buried alive was a common fear during the 19th century, especially during epidemics such as cholera. The painting serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the terror of being buried alive, a fear that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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