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Auch ein Todtentanz VI

Auch ein Todtentanz VI 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 VI is a wood engraving created by Alfred Rethel in 1849.
Subject & Meaning
The engraving depicts a chaotic scene: a skeleton on horseback, clad in a flowing cloak and wielding a sword, tramples a fallen figure while surrounding people react in distress. The dark, dramatic imagery invites allegorical interpretation.
Technique & Style
Rethel's use of bold lines and dark colors heightens the sense of turmoil and intensity in the scene.
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