Death and the Artist (Tod und Künstler) from Dance of Death (Totentanz)
The image features a portrait of a person seated with their hands clasped, possibly holding a pen. The person's facial features are detailed with a prominent forehead, intense eyes, and a somewhat furrowed brow. The individual has short, neatly combed hair and is wearing a simple garment. In the background, there is a figure resembling a skull or mask.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1921, published 1922
- Medium
- softground and hardground etching with drypoint from a portfolio of five softground etchings on wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3349 × 4438 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original