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
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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

Lettering

Der Tod als Freund.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 36910i

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