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The skeleton of Death with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her servants. Death is dressed in frock coat and wig like a suitor
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The skeleton of Death with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her servants. Death is dressed in frock coat and wig like a suitor
FLO4690125 The skeleton of Death with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her servants. Death is dressed in frock coat and wig like a suitor. 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 with his hourglass comes for a beautiful coquette in her bedroom as is dressed for a ball by her servants. Death is dressed in frock coat and wig like a suitor. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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In this print, we are transported to a bedroom where the delicate balance between life and death is beautifully depicted. The skeleton of Death, dressed in a suitor's frock coat and wig, enters the room with his hourglass in hand. His presence contrasts sharply against the opulence of the scene as servants diligently prepare a beautiful coquette for an evening ball. The artist, Thomas Rowlandson, masterfully captures the macabre dance between life's fleeting beauty and mortality's inevitable grasp. Through his intricate engravings and hand coloring techniques, he creates an allegorical representation of society's obsession with appearance and elegance. As Death stands before us disguised as a potential lover, we are reminded that no matter how alluring or enchanting our lives may seem, time is always ticking away. The mirror on the wall reflects not only physical beauty but also serves as a metaphor for self-reflection - urging viewers to contemplate their own mortality. This 19th-century masterpiece offers profound insight into human nature while showcasing Rowlandson's exceptional talent as an engraver. It serves as a reminder that beneath our carefully crafted facades lies an undeniable truth: death comes for us all eventually.
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