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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The image shows several figures engaged in a struggle with bodies intertwined and movement in all directions. The figures are bold and detailed, appearing to be in a moment of intense action. In the center, a figure holds a flag. There are details like brick walls and cloud-like shapes in the background. The use of lines creates a dynamic and dramatic feeling.
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This is a drawing of a battle scene. The image shows several figures engaged in a struggle with bodies intertwined and movement in all directions. The figures are bold and detailed, appearing to be in a moment of intense action. In the center, a figure holds a flag. There are details like brick walls and cloud-like shapes in the background. The use of lines creates a dynamic and dramatic feeling.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Auch ein Todtentanz V

Alfred Rethel

Date
1849
Medium
wood engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1971.28.4
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
Auch ein Todtentanz aus dem Jahre 1848

Subjects and terms

  • German
  • Death
  • Skull
  • Rock
  • Figures
  • Writing

NGA object ID 52477. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.