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The skeleton of Death sits on a milestone to watch as a fast gig with husband and wife crashes on Shooters Hill. 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 sits on a milestone to watch as a fast gig with husband and wife crashes on Shooters Hill. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690343 The skeleton of Death sits on a milestone to watch as a fast gig with husband and wife crashes on Shooters Hill. 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 sits on a milestone to watch as a fast gig with husband and wife crashes on Shooters Hill. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This and macabre image captures a moment of chaos and danger on Shooters Hill in 19th century England. In this handcoloured copperplate print by Thomas Rowlandson, we witness the allegorical presence of Death himself, perched upon a milestone, as he observes a calamitous accident unfold before him. A fast gig carrying a husband and wife hurtles towards disaster, crashing with great force. The horse-drawn carriage is depicted in vivid detail, emphasizing the speed at which it travels. The couple's expressions are filled with shock and terror as their lives hang in the balance. Rowlandson's skillful engraving brings to life the dark humor inherent in this scene from "The English Dance of Death". Death's presence serves as a reminder of mortality amidst life's fleeting pleasures. This macabre dance between life and death is further emphasized by the skeleton figure itself - an eerie symbol that transcends time and place. Through this artwork, Rowlandson explores themes of mortality, population growth, and the dangers inherent in modern transportation. It serves as both a cautionary tale about recklessness and an allegory for the fragility of human existence. This print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on their own mortality while appreciating Rowlandson's artistic talent for capturing both tragedy and dark humor within one frame.
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