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The skeleton of Death holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore and passengers drown in the waves. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death
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The skeleton of Death holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore and passengers drown in the waves. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death
FLO4690317 The skeleton of Death holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore and passengers drown in the waves. 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 holds the rudder on a rowboat escaping a shipwreck, as its desparate crew row for the shore and passengers drown in the waves. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death, Ackermann, London, 1816.); © Florilegius
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In this hauntingly beautiful print, Thomas Rowlandson captures the desperation and tragedy of a shipwreck. The skeleton of Death ominously holds the rudder on a rowboat, symbolizing the inevitability of mortality even in the face of disaster. As waves crash around them, the crew frantically rows towards shore while passengers succumb to their watery graves. Handcolored with meticulous detail, Rowlandson's copperplate engraving brings an eerie realism to this macabre scene. The contrast between life and death is starkly depicted as vibrant colors mingle with dark shadows. This visual juxtaposition serves as a reminder that amidst chaos and destruction, beauty can still be found. "The English Dance of Death" from which this print originates, explores themes of mortality and human folly through allegorical imagery. Here, Rowlandson skillfully combines elements of satire and symbolism to comment on society's fragility in the face of nature's power. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to 1816 London where maritime disasters were not uncommon. Through his artistry, Rowlandson invites us to reflect on our own mortality and contemplate how fleeting life can be. This print serves as a poignant reminder that even in moments of despair and loss, there is always hope for survival. It reminds us to cherish each precious moment we have on this earth before our time inevitably comes to an end.
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