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The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
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The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. 1827 (engraving)
7232994 The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat.1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat. The wicket keeper is Father Time with his scythe. A top hat, coat, cricket bat and ball lie on the ground. Illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Richard Dagley from his own Deaths Doings, Consisting of Numerous Original Compositions in Verse and Prose, J. Andrews, London, 1827. Dagley (1761-1841) was an English painter, illustrator and engraver.); © Florilegius
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In this engraving from 1827, titled "The skeleton of Death bowls a ball at a cricketer at bat". Richard Dagley masterfully captures the allegorical battle between life and death on the cricket field. The skeletal figure of Death takes center stage as he confidently releases a ball towards an unsuspecting cricketer at bat. Standing behind the wicket is Father Time himself, wielding his scythe as the wicket keeper. Symbolism abounds in this artwork, with a top hat, coat, cricket bat, and ball lying abandoned on the ground. These discarded items serve as reminders of mortality's inevitable triumph over life's fleeting moments. Dagley's illustration was originally featured in his own publication called "Deaths Doings" where he showcased numerous original compositions in both verse and prose. As an English painter, illustrator, and engraver, Dagley skillfully brings to life this dark yet thought-provoking scene. The image transports us to a time when cricket held great cultural significance in England and serves as a reminder that even within our most cherished pastimes lies the ever-present specter of mortality. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to delve into not only the artistic mastery of Richard Dagley but also explore themes such as allegory, sportswoman/manship, and British culture during the early 19th century. It reminds us that art has always been a powerful medium for exploring profound human experiences while simultaneously capturing historical moments for generations to come.
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