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The Dances of Death
Deuchar, David, 1803, Etching
The Dances of Death
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Title
The Dances of Death through the various stages of human life.
Description
Title page from volume published in 1803, of 1786 etchings by David Deuchar, based on wood cut designs by John Holbein, first published in 1538. These portray the progress of humanity accompanied by Death at every stage.
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Deuchar, David
Date
1803
Size
20 x 15 cm
Type
Etching
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The artist John Holbein, known to us as Hans Holbein, was born in Basle in 1498 and died in London in 1554.
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