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Dance of Death: Death Refuses, by Percy John Delf Smith, 1919

Dance of Death: Death Refuses

Percy John Delf Smith

1919

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dance of Death: Death Refuses is a 1919 by Percy John Delf Smith, depicting world war i, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Percy John Delf Smith
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene with death and people. It's from 1919, a time when many artists were exploring dark themes. The artist's use of dark colors and somber mood reflects the era's sadness and loss. The Cleveland Museum of Art has this painting, and if you want to learn more about similar works, look up the museum: The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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