The deathbed of a man: a tonsured monk plays the organ while another monk mourns. Drawing by George du Maurier, 1883.
- Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.
- Date:
- [1883]
- Reference:
- 36910i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
In the left background, an impression of the woodcut of the composition by Alfred Rethel "Der Tod als Freund", in an Arundel Society-type frame. Centre, a bowl of lilies. In the background the dying man with his hands clasped on his chest, and with his faithful hound watching him. On the right wall is a crucifix and a skull in a niche
Publication/Creation
[1883]
Physical description
1 drawing : pen and ink ; image 12.5 x 19.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Der Tod als Freund.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36910i
Type/Technique
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores