1919
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Dance of Death is a 1919 by Percy John Delf Smith, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a group of skeletal figures dancing in a graveyard. The trees are twisted, and the ground looks uneven, like a windy night. Some figures hold hands, while others lean or stumble. The title *Dance of Death* hints this is about people facing their end. The artist used quick, jagged lines to make everything feel eerie and alive at once. If you like this style, look up *sfumato* next.
Percy John Delf Smith was a British artist who worked in engraving, painting, lettering, calligraphy and book design.
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