Auch ein Todtentanz III
1849
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Alfred Rethel
Alfred Rethel (1816–1859) was a German artist, born in Aachen.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Auch ein Todtentanz III is a 1849 ink by Alfred Rethel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a chaotic crowd in front of a raised platform. A man on the platform holds a sign with words like "FREIHEIT" and "GLEICHHEIT." The people below look angry or confused—some point, others shout, and one man on the right holds a sword. The artist packed in tiny lines to create shadows and texture. This style makes the scene feel busy and dramatic. Want to see how this technique works? Try looking up engraving.
Alfred Rethel (1816–1859) was a German artist, born in Aachen.
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