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The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns, while a harlequin dances with a woman on a beach. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London
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The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns, while a harlequin dances with a woman on a beach. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London
FLO4690201 The skeleton of Death with hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns, while a harlequin dances with a woman on a beach. 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 hourglass and dart comes for a Pierrot and other clowns, while a harlequin dances with a woman on a beach. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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This handcoloured copperplate print by Thomas Rowlandson captures a captivating scene from "The English Dance of Death". In the image, we see the skeleton of Death, armed with an hourglass and dart, approaching Pierrot and other clowns. Meanwhile, a harlequin dances joyfully with a woman on a picturesque beach. The composition is rich in allegorical symbolism, reflecting both the macabre nature of death and the fleetingness of life. The presence of clowns adds an element of irony and dark humor to the scene. As Death comes for them, they continue to entertain and amuse. Rowlandson's intricate engravings bring this morbid dance to life with exquisite detail. The handcolouring adds depth and vibrancy to each character and their surroundings. This print serves as a reminder that death is inevitable for all living beings, regardless of their occupation or social status. It invites contemplation about mortality while simultaneously celebrating the beauty and transience of human existence. "The Skeleton of Death with Hourglass and Dart Comes for a Pierrot" is not only an artistic masterpiece but also a reflection on our own mortality. It reminds us to cherish every moment we have in this world before our time runs out like sand through an hourglass.
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