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Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman playing the piano
Skeleton of death aiming a dart at a woman playing the piano. Death and the Musical Student. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joshua Gleadah after an illustration by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen from The British Dance of Death, Hodgson, London, 1823
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Skeleton of Death Aiming a Dart at a Woman Playing the Piano
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is an intriguing hand-colored copperplate engraving from the British Dance of Death series, created by Benedictus Antonio Van Assen and printed by Joshua Gleadah in London in 1823. The haunting image captures the moment of impending doom as Death, personified as a skeleton, aims a dart at a young woman intently focused on playing the piano. The woman, dressed in a flowing white gown and adorned with a long scarf, is oblivious to the danger lurking behind her. Her expression is one of deep concentration, her fingers gracefully dancing across the piano keys. The room is filled with the elegant decor of the Regency era, with ornate furnishings and a grand fireplace. Death, clad in a skeletal form with a flowing robe, holds a dart in one hand and a quiver in the other. His hollow eyes gaze intently at the woman, ready to claim her life. The arrow, tipped with a skull, is poised to pierce her heart. The engraving is a poignant reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death. The Dance of Death series, popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, depicted Death as a skeleton dancing with various figures representing different walks of life, symbolizing the equalizing effect of death on all humans. This haunting image, with its intricate details and rich colors, is a testament to the artistic skill of Van Assen and the masterful printing techniques of Gleadah. It offers a glimpse into the cultural preoccupations of the Regency era and the enduring fascination with the theme of mortality.
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