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Frontispiece from The English Dance of Death, pub. 1815 (coloured engraving), 1815
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Frontispiece from The English Dance of Death, pub. 1815 (coloured engraving), 1815
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1815 Anatomy Arrow Dagger Drugs Globe Gunpowder Halloween Hourglass Poison Powder Keg Skeleton Symbolic Colour Lithograph Historica Graphica Collection
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Caption: This coloured engraving, titled "Frontispiece from The English Dance of Death" was published in 1815 as part of a series by Thomas Rowlandson. This remarkable piece belongs to the Historica Graphica Collection and showcases the artist's exceptional talent for combining satire and symbolism. The image features a seated skeleton, personifying death itself, surrounded by various elements that represent mortality and its causes. An array of weapons such as guns, daggers, and an arrow symbolize violence while an hourglass reminds us of the fleeting nature of life. A globe suggests that death is universal and knows no boundaries. Rowlandson's use of color lithography adds depth to this macabre scene. The vibrant hues bring out the details in each element, enhancing their symbolic significance. From the powder keg representing explosive endings to the drugs alluding to fatal addictions, every detail contributes to a powerful visual narrative. This print serves as a reminder that death is an inevitable part of life; it does not discriminate based on age or social status but touches everyone equally. Through his artistry, Rowlandson invites viewers to reflect upon their own mortality while appreciating both the beauty and fragility found within our existence.
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