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The skeleton of Death and the Antiquary. 1827 (engraving)
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The skeleton of Death and the Antiquary. 1827 (engraving)
7233002 The skeleton of Death and the Antiquary. 1827 (engraving) by Dagley, Richard (c.1761-1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The skeleton of Death and the Antiquary. Death sits behind a gravestone reading Hic Jacet Jonathan Oldbuck FAS Obit. The historian sits at a desk writing in a ledger. The room is decorated with a suit of armor, painting, horn, vase, bowl, targe and spear. 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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The Skeleton of Death and the Antiquary
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is a captivating engraving that takes us back to 1827. In this allegorical scene, we witness Death himself sitting behind a gravestone, ominously reminding us of our mortality. The gravestone reads "Hic Jacet Jonathan Oldbuck FAS Obit" suggesting that even the most knowledgeable and respected individuals are not exempt from Death's grasp. Meanwhile, an antiquary, or historian, sits at his desk engrossed in writing within a ledger. The room is adorned with various artifacts including a suit of armor, painting, horn, vase, bowl, targe (shield), and spear. These objects symbolize the passing of time and the transience of human achievements. Richard Dagley masterfully captures this moment in his own unique style. His illustration draws on both verse and prose to create "Deaths Doings" a collection filled with original compositions exploring life's fleeting nature. This print invites viewers to reflect on their own mortality while contemplating the legacy they will leave behind. It serves as a reminder that no matter how much knowledge or wealth one accumulates during their lifetime, death ultimately awaits us all. As we gaze upon this intriguing artwork from Fine Art Finder's private collection by Bridgeman Images, we are transported to another era where artists like Dagley sought to capture profound truths through visual storytelling.
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