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Comedie de la Mort

Rodolphe Bresdin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a landscape with skeletal figures and trees. The scene shows skeletons among gnarled trees. The sky has detailed clouds, and there is a body of water reflecting the scenery. Bones and skulls are scattered throughout the scene, creating an eerie atmosphere. The composition conveys death and decay with surreal elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1854
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3255 × 5031 px
Public Domain
Yes
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