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This is a drawing of a group of people engaging in a public action or protest. The scene shows several individuals in dynamic poses, with one holding a banner and a spear-like object with lettering. Text is visible to the left. The detailed line work conveys movement and energy. The background includes architectural elements and additional figures.
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This is a drawing of a group of people engaging in a public action or protest. The scene shows several individuals in dynamic poses, with one holding a banner and a spear-like object with lettering. Text is visible to the left. The detailed line work conveys movement and energy. The background includes architectural elements and additional figures.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Auch ein Todtentanz IV

Alfred Rethel

Date
1849
Medium
wood engraving
Classification
Print
Accession number
1971.28.6
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
  • Horse
  • Skull
  • Sword
  • Figures

NGA object ID 52479. 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.