Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend)
1831
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paper
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
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Der Tod als Freund (Death as a Friend) is a 1831 ink by Alfred Rethel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this wood engraving, a hooded figure stands in a room, grasping a rope that hangs from the ceiling. The figure is dressed in a long robe, with its face obscured by the hood. To the right, a man sits in a chair, wearing a hat and holding a book. The room is dimly lit, with a window in the background that allows a sliver of light to enter. The engraving features intricate cross-hatching, which creates a sense of depth and texture. The artist's use of shading and contrast adds to the overall mood of the piece. This engraving is reminiscent of the works of Rethel, Alfred, a prominent artist of the Romanticism movement.
Alfred Rethel (1816–1859) was a German artist, born in Aachen.
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