Auch ein Todtentanz I

1849

Alfred Rethel

Associated Names
Alfred Rethel

Artist, German, 1816 - 1859

This is a drawing of a skeletal figure interacting with three robed figures and a horse. The scene includes a skeleton wearing a garment resembling classical drapery and raising a hat while gesturing towards the group. Among the figures is a woman holding a sword and shield, another figure with scales, and a horse head in the background. In the right corner, a figure seems to be pointing towards a seated figure. The ground has a small plant, and architectural columns are in the backdrop. German verses at the bottom give additional context. The drawing uses linear and cross-hatched shading common in 19th-century etching.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    1971.28.3

  • Series Title

    Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre 1848


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65506668

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