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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the haunting allure of 19th-century art into your home with Media Storehouse's poster prints featuring Bridgeman Images' "Death as Assassin" by Alfred Rethel. This captivating wood engraving, originally published in 1851, depicts Death as a masked assassin, striking amidst the chaos of a masked ball during the outbreak of cholera in Paris. Add an air of mystery and intrigue to any room with this exquisite fine art print from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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