Invite powerful renewal with this premium Death (XIII) tarot art print, restored from Pamela Colman Smith’s original 1909 illustration. Crisp linework, balanced vintage color, and authentic paper texture create a striking focal point for studios, meditation corners, reading nooks, and modern gothic interiors. Clean, minimalist typography ensures it pairs seamlessly with the rest of your Major Arcana wall.
✔ Why You’ll Love It
• Authentic 1909 Waite–Smith (RWS) imagery from high-resolution scans
• Expert restoration: line cleanup, dust removal, color balancing
• Size-specific layouts—no auto-cropping or distortion
• Archival matte paper with vivid, glare-resistant color
• Fits classic, boho, minimalist, occult, or gothic decor
• A meaningful symbol of release, transformation, and new beginnings
🖨️ Print & Frame Details
• Premium 189gsm museum-quality matte paper
• Archival pigment inks for long-lasting brilliance
• Frame options: black, white, or natural wood
• Lightweight Acrylite front + ready-to-hang hardware
• Secure, protective packaging for safe delivery
🔆 About Death (Major Arcana XIII)
• Meaning: Transformation, endings → beginnings, renewal, release
• Symbols: Skeleton knight, white horse, black rose banner, rising sun
• Ideal for: marking transitions, setting intentions, embracing change
🎨 From the Artists at Swell Scenes
We bring historic artwork to life with modern precision. Each tarot card is restored with respect for its original style while achieving museum-quality print fidelity. Learn more about our process and studio here:
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📦 Shipping & Quality Guarantee
Most orders ship within 3–5 business days in the U.S. and arrive in sturdy, protective packaging. If anything isn’t perfect, we’ll make it right—100% guarantee.
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📝 Notes on Source & Naming
Illustration by Pamela Colman Smith (1909), now public domain. We describe this artwork as “Waite–Smith (RWS) 1909” for clarity while avoiding trademarked phrasing.
• Ultra-high-resolution scans of the original card
• Hand restoration preserving authentic texture and detail
• No stretching—each size uses a custom layout to keep borders, titles, and framing perfect
• Finished with a clean 1-inch white border for a gallery-ready look
• Attribution: Illustration by Pamela Colman Smith, 1909 (public domain). Reproduction and restoration by Swell Scenes®; not affiliated with any publisher
