Title
Four skeletons with musical instruments, seated in various positions, by Gamelin (1779)
Description
This etching represents four skeletons. From left to right, the first skeleton sings, the second plays the violin, the fourth is sitting with its legs crossed and resting its skull on its hand and the fourth one plays the cello. All skeletons are portrayed with their legs open except for the third one, which sits in a position that is traditionally thought of as more feminine.
Creator
Gamelin, Jacques (1739-1803)
Source
Four skeletons with musical instruments, seated in various positions: one is singing, another holds a flute, while two others are shown playing the violin and cello. Etching by Lavalée after J. Gamelin, 1778. Credit: Wellcome Library, London, UK
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/f33w7jru
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Wellcome Library number: 569742i
https://wellcomecollection.org/works/f33w7jru
Archived in:
https://web.archive.org/web/20200905152919/https://wellcomecollection.org/works/f33w7jru
Wellcome Library number: 569742i
Date
1779
Format
Etching, plate mark.
Dimensions: 39.2 × 28.3 cm
Dimensions: 39.2 × 28.3 cm
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