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Heute Roth, Morgen Tod (Today Red, Tomorrow Dead)

Eugen Napoleon Neureuther

National Gallery of Art

This image features an intricate drawing of a skeleton in a decorative landscape. The central part shows a detailed skeletal figure in a field, surrounded by lush vegetation. The border includes floral motifs, cherub-like figures, and allegorical characters. Figures intertwined with vines and flowers are on either side. At the top, symmetrical swirling patterns lead to an empty rectangular cartouche.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3659 × 5076 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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