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Also a Dance of Death, Sheet V (Death on the barricade), 1849

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Also a Dance of Death, Sheet V (Death on the barricade), 1849

Also a Dance of Death, Sheet V (Death on the barricade), 1849. Private Collection. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Fine Art Images / Heritage-Images

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1848 Alfred 1816 1859 Dance Of Death Danse Macabre Flag Of Germany Frankfurt German Confederation German Revolution German Revolution Of 1848 Germania March Revolution Nazarene Movement Rethel Totentanz

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This photo print, titled "Also a Dance of Death, Sheet V (Death on the barricade), 1849" takes us back to a significant moment in history. Created by Alfred Rethel in 1848, this woodcut is part of his renowned series known as "Danse Macabre" or "Dance of Death". The artwork beautifully combines allegory and literature to depict the German Revolution of 1848. In this particular sheet, we witness Death himself standing defiantly on a barricade during the March Revolution. The powerful symbolism behind this image resonates with the viewer as it represents both the struggle for freedom and the inevitability of mortality. Rethel's attention to detail is evident in every stroke, capturing not only historical accuracy but also conveying an emotional depth that transcends time. The flag of Germany proudly waves above Death as he surveys the chaotic scene below. This woodcut serves as a visual reminder of Germany's tumultuous past and its fight for unity and independence during this period. It also reflects Rethel's affiliation with the Nazarene movement, which sought inspiration from religious art. Currently held in a private collection, this fine art piece continues to captivate audiences with its intricate composition and historical significance. As we gaze upon it today, we are reminded that art has always been intertwined with our collective human experience – reflecting our struggles, triumphs, and eternal quest for meaning amidst life's transience.


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Gallery Wall Inspiration

Death delivers a sword to the people
Death as victor riding on horseback over corpses
Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend), 1851. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend), 1851. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Dance of Death: Death as a Friend, 1850. Creator: Alfred Rethel (German, 1816-1859)
Coronation of Charlemagne in Rome, Christmas Day, 800 AD, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Death as a friend, 1851. Creator: Rethel, Alfred (1816-1859)
Death as a friend, 1848, by Leopold Hugo Buerkner after Alfred Rethel
Death rising from the grave
Death holding scales in front of a tavern
Charlemagne destroys a pagan idol, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Symbolic Skeleton Attacking Civilians
Symbolic Skeleton Attacking Civilians
Illustration of a Man Meeting Death in His Personal Abode
Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend), 1831. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Der Tod als Erwürger (Death as Strangler), 1851. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz V, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz III, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz I, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz II, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz IV, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend), 1831. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Auch ein Todtentanz VI, 1849. Creator: Alfred Rethel
Head of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor, in his grave (engraving)
Totentanz 1848: Death offers the sword of Justice
Totentanz 1848: Death proves that all men are equal
Death Before the Public House, from Another Dance of Death

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