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The skeleton of Death comes for Miss Mustard, one of the old Maiden Ladies playing cards in a parlour. 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 comes for Miss Mustard, one of the old Maiden Ladies playing cards in a parlour. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690485 The skeleton of Death comes for Miss Mustard, one of the old Maiden Ladies playing cards in a parlour. 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 comes for Miss Mustard, one of the old Maiden Ladies playing cards in a parlour. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This print titled "The skeleton of Death comes for Miss Mustard, one of the old Maiden Ladies playing cards in a parlour" takes us back to 19th century England. The handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson is part of his renowned work, The English Dance of Death. In this macabre yet intriguing scene, we witness a group of elderly women engrossed in a card game while Death himself makes an unexpected appearance. As the skeletal figure looms over Miss Mustard, her face contorts with fear and anguish. This allegorical representation serves as a reminder that death spares no one and can arrive at any moment. Rowlandson's attention to detail and skillful use of color bring life to this morbid dance between mortality and leisurely pursuits. The image captures not only the British culture but also reflects on universal themes such as human existence and the transient nature of life. As we gaze upon this historical artwork, we are transported to an era where parlor games were popular pastimes among the upper class. It invites us to ponder our own mortality while appreciating the fleeting moments we have in this world. "The skeleton of Death comes for Miss Mustard" stands as a testament to Rowlandson's talent as an artist and his ability to provoke both contemplation and fascination through his engravings.
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