Masked Ball | Arthur Kampf | 20th Century

Masked Ball (Danse Macabre) by Arthur Kampf (German, 1864–1950) presents a haunting and theatrical moment, where festivity meets the macabre. At the center, a masked man dances with a graceful woman, but his mask has slipped—revealing a grotesque, decomposed face beneath, evoking the chilling image of Death itself. The woman, adorned in an elegant gown, leans back with her eyes closed, seemingly lost in the dance, oblivious or willfully blind to the horror in her partner’s true form. This eerie contrast between beauty and decay, joy and mortality, reflects the timeless theme of the danse macabre—a reminder of death’s presence behind life’s masquerade.

Print:

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints include a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.

Our Eco Credentials Include:

• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
• Printed using water based inks
• Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

12’’ x 12’’ Inches = 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm

16’’ x 16’’ Inches = 40.6 cm x 40.6 cm

20’’x 20’’ Inches =  50.8 cm x 50.8 cm