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Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving)
REY77745 Death as Assassin, 1851 (wood engraving) by Rethel, Alfred (1816-59); 30x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: the outbreak of cholera at the Masked Ball in Paris; ); German, out of copyright
Media ID 22683938
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Band Bones Contagion Disease Epidemia Epidemic Fleeing Illness Outbreak Pandemy Sick Sickness Symbolism Symbolist Dying Strangler
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the haunting allure of Death as depicted in this exquisite wood engraving by Alfred Rethel. Titled "Death as Assassin," this fine art print from Media Storehouse's extensive collection at Fine Art Finder captures the ominous presence of the Grim Reaper at a Masked Ball in Paris during the cholera outbreak of 1851. Rethel's masterful use of intricate lines and contrasting shadows evoke a sense of both beauty and dread. Add this captivating work of art to your collection and bring a touch of history and mystery into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.5cm (16" x 19.9")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This wood engraving, titled "Death as Assassin, 1851" by Alfred Rethel, transports us to a haunting scene from the past. Measuring 30x27 cm and held in a private collection, this print captures a moment of chaos during the cholera pandemic that struck Paris in 1831. The image depicts a masked ball where revelers are seen fleeing in panic. Death himself takes center stage, portrayed as an assassin lurking amidst the chaos. Symbolism abounds as musical instruments lie abandoned on the floor, signifying interrupted merriment and life cut short. The band's presence adds an eerie soundtrack to this macabre dance of death. Rethel's attention to detail is remarkable; he portrays Death with skeletal features and menacing eyes while capturing the desperation on the faces of those trying to escape his grasp. This wood engraving serves as both a historical record of an epidemic that ravaged society and a powerful symbolist representation of mortality itself. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded of the fragility of life and how quickly it can be disrupted by disease. It stands as a reminder that even during times when medicine was limited in its ability to combat pandemics like cholera, art could capture their devastating impact with profound clarity. Bridgeman Images has preserved this piece for our contemplation today—a stark reminder not only of our vulnerability but also our resilience in facing health crises throughout history.
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