This drawing features text on vintage paper. The text is written in a Gothic font style, predominantly in black ink. The title at the top reads, "Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre 1848," followed by credits attributing the work to Alfred Rethel and a text by N. Reinick. Additional details about the origin and printing specifics are included below in smaller font. The text is symmetrically laid out and accompanied by decorative elements. At the bottom, publication information is provided, including pricing details, location, and the publisher's name, "Leipzig, Georg Wigand’s Verlag." The background appears yellowed, suggesting an aged document with minor spots across the page for a vintage effect.
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This drawing features text on vintage paper. The text is written in a Gothic font style, predominantly in black ink. The title at the top reads, "Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre 1848," followed by credits attributing the work to Alfred Rethel and a text by N. Reinick. Additional details about the origin and printing specifics are included below in smaller font. The text is symmetrically laid out and accompanied by decorative elements. At the bottom, publication information is provided, including pricing details, location, and the publisher's name, "Leipzig, Georg Wigand’s Verlag." The background appears yellowed, suggesting an aged document with minor spots across the page for a vintage effect.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Auch ein Todtentanz: Title Page

Alfred Rethel

Date
1849
Medium
typeset printing
Classification
Print
Accession number
1971.28.1
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E

Portfolio and series

Series
Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre 1848

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Writing

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