1808. The Dance of Death. Etching by Isaac Cruikshank, after G.M. Woodward
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The dance of Death.
Engraver: Isaac Cruikshank (1764 – 1811)
Artist: after George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765–1809).
Description: Hand coloured etching.
- A paunchy citizen says: If you detain me in this way my venison will be quite cold.
- A fat woman with a patched face, wearing a fur-bordered cloak and large hat, says: You may call me old Bawd if you please but I am sure I have always been a Friend to your Worship!
Provenance: this etching has been trimmed from a set of images arranged in four rows are twenty-four figures, all protesting at being seized by Death, a skeleton. Words are engraved above the head of each speaker. Death is throughout in the attitude of a fantastic dancer, handling some of his partners roughly or grotesquely, the skull registering grisly amusement. Perhaps a reissue; the costume and allusions suggest a date not later than c. 1795-7.
Production date: 1808.
Size: 10,5x14 cms.
Condition: trimmed and stuck to paper. A horizontal tear along the image on the right as can be seen in the picture. Please scan carefully.
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765–1809) was an English caricaturist and humor writer.
Isaac Cruikshank (bapt. 14 October 1764 – 1811) was a Scottish painter and caricaturist, known for his social and political satire.
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The dance of Death.
Engraver: Isaac Cruikshank (1764 – 1811)
Artist: after George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765–1809).
Description: Hand coloured etching.
- A paunchy citizen says: If you detain me in this way my venison will be quite cold.
- A fat woman with a patched face, wearing a fur-bordered cloak and large hat, says: You may call me old Bawd if you please but I am sure I have always been a Friend to your Worship!
Provenance: this etching has been trimmed from a set of images arranged in four rows are twenty-four figures, all protesting at being seized by Death, a skeleton. Words are engraved above the head of each speaker. Death is throughout in the attitude of a fantastic dancer, handling some of his partners roughly or grotesquely, the skull registering grisly amusement. Perhaps a reissue; the costume and allusions suggest a date not later than c. 1795-7.
Production date: 1808.
Size: 10,5x14 cms.
Condition: trimmed and stuck to paper. A horizontal tear along the image on the right as can be seen in the picture. Please scan carefully.
George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765–1809) was an English caricaturist and humor writer.
Isaac Cruikshank (bapt. 14 October 1764 – 1811) was a Scottish painter and caricaturist, known for his social and political satire.