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Auch ein Todtentanz II
Auch ein Todtentanz II is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Alfred Rethel. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
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Overview
Auch ein Todtentanz II is a wood engraving created by Alfred Rethel in 1849.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lone horseman charging towards a devastated cityscape, suggesting a grim and apocalyptic scene. The title implies a 'dance of death', potentially symbolizing fate or destruction.
Technique & Style
The work is a black-and-white engraving, featuring intricate details carved into wood. The use of this medium allowed Rethel to achieve a high level of intricacy in the scene.
Context
The image is accompanied by text that adds a poetic warning, enhancing the overall ominous tone of the work.
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