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The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
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The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816
FLO4690144 The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death. 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 rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death. 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, titled "The skeleton of Death rides on a horse with a quack doctor, while only the village undertaker laments his death" is an allegorical representation of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. Created in 1816 as part of The English Dance of Death series, this macabre scene offers a satirical commentary on the medical profession and societal attitudes towards death. In the image, we see Death personified as a skeletal figure riding atop a horse alongside a quack doctor. While the doctor appears oblivious to his impending fate, it is only the village undertaker who mourns for him. This juxtaposition highlights how even those who claim to have power over life and death are ultimately subject to mortality themselves. Rowlandson's intricate detailing and vibrant hand-colouring bring this morbid dance to life. The composition exudes sadness and melancholy, capturing both the inevitability of death and society's often dismissive attitude towards it. As viewers contemplate this striking image, they are reminded that no matter one's status or position in life, death comes for all. It serves as a poignant reminder to cherish each moment and reflect upon our own mortality. This engraving from The English Dance of Death stands as both an artistic masterpiece and social commentary on human existence – reminding us that in the face of death, we are all equal.
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