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Niels Prahl (b. 1724, d. 1792)
Thomas Larsen Borup (, pub.)
[Niels Prahl]: Det menneskelige Livs Flugt, eller Døde-Dands. Cph. 1770. Second edition. With 37 woodcuts. 82 pages. Published and with woodcuts by Thomas Larsen Borup. In modern binding. Repair to E2 and E3. With some foxing.
Niels Prahl (1724–1792) published most of his works, including the Dance of Death anonymously. These dances of death (or Danse Macabre) were an oft used allegory in the 15th and 16th century in murals and illustrated manuscripts.
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Repair to pages 35–38. With some foxing.
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Paintings, furniture and varia, 2 June 2025
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