Artwork
Auch ein Todtentanz: Text Page
Auch ein Todtentanz: Text Page is a print by the Romanticist artist Alfred Rethel. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Auch ein Todtentanz: Text Page is a 1849 print created by Alfred Rethel, utilizing typeset printing for mass reproduction.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a text page titled 'Also a Dance of Death', referencing the allegorical motif of the Danse Macabre, symbolizing the universal reach of mortality.
Technique & Style
Employing typeset printing, Rethel leveraged a prevalent 19th-century method for widespread dissemination of textual and visual content, characteristic of his approach to accessible art.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1849, specific details on the print's original context, ownership history, or notable exhibitions are not provided in available information.
Context
Situated within the mid-19th century, the piece reflects the era's fascination with mortality themes, while typeset printing highlights the burgeoning intersection of art and industrial reproduction techniques.
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