The skeleton of Death in a Dramatic Scene

The skeleton of Death in a Dramatic Scene. Death embraces the suicidal Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, who sits with dagger and potion, but also grabs her beautiful friend Thalia, Muse of Comedy, who holds a mask. A crown, sceptre and musical instruments lie on the ground. Illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Richard Dagley from his own Death's Doings, Consisting of Numerous Original Compositions in Verse and Prose, J. Andrews, London, 1827. Dagley (1761-1841) was an English painter, illustrator and engraver

Dance Of Death Deaths Doings Engraver Grim Reaper Illustrator J. Andrews Macabre Melpomene Morbid Mortality Muse Musical Instrument Poison Richard Dagley Sceptre Steel Engraving Suicidal Thalia

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