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The skeleton of Death takes the mother as she witnesses her sons lifeless body pulled from a lake. 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 takes the mother as she witnesses her sons lifeless body pulled from a lake. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690333 The skeleton of Death takes the mother as she witnesses her sons lifeless body pulled from a lake. 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 takes the mother as she witnesses her sons lifeless body pulled from a lake. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This print captures a poignant moment from Thomas Rowlandson's "The English Dance of Death". In this handcoloured copperplate engraving, we witness the skeleton of Death as it takes a grieving mother who witnesses her son's lifeless body being pulled from a lake. The scene is filled with raw emotion and serves as an allegory for the fragility of human life. Rowlandson's macabre dance between life and death is depicted with great skill and attention to detail. The mother's anguished cry can almost be heard, while the skeleton of Death looms over her in an eerie yet powerful manner. The use of color adds depth to the image, intensifying the emotions portrayed. This artwork serves as a reminder that death spares no one, regardless of age or circumstance. It speaks to our universal fear and fascination with mortality. Through this somber scene, Rowlandson invites us to reflect on our own mortality and appreciate the preciousness of life. "The Skeleton of Death takes the Mother" is not only a remarkable piece within British art history but also resonates across cultures and time periods. Its themes are timeless: loss, grief, and the inevitability of death itself. This engraving stands as a testament to Rowlandson's talent for capturing profound moments through his artistic expression.
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