Artwork
Dance of Death
Dance of Death is a print by Percy John Delf Smith. It dates from 1919 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dance of Death is a 1919 print by Percy John Delf Smith, held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts skeletal figures dancing in a graveyard, evoking the theme of mortality. The title Dance of Death reinforces this interpretation, suggesting a confrontation with one's own end.
Technique & Style
The artist employed quick, jagged lines to create a sense of eeriness and dynamism. The twisted trees and uneven ground contribute to a feeling of unease, as if the scene is set on a windy night.
Artist & collection
Artist
Percy John Delf Smith was a British artist who worked in engraving, painting, lettering, calligraphy and book design.
On the Lookout (Aux aguets)
Vertigo (Le vertige)
La Mort et le Bûcheron (5th Plate)
Death of the Vagabond (La mort du vagabond)
And His Name That Sat on Him Was Death
The Proverbs: Folly of Fear
Death of the Vagabond (La mort du vagabond)
Et celui qui était monté dessus se nommait la Mort (And his name that sat on him was Death)