Bones old cemetery Tour Saint Jacques deposited

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Bones old cemetery Tour Saint Jacques deposited

Bones from the old cemetery of Tour Saint Jacques deposited in 1859; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); 1861; Albumen silver print

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Media ID 18502323

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1820 1859 1861 1910 Bones Gaspard Félix Jacques Nadar Tournachon Deposited

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> Architecture > Towers > Tour Saint-Jacques

> Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland > Falkirk > Bo'ness

EDITORS COMMENTS
This hauntingly captivating print from the Liszt Collection showcases the bones of an old cemetery tour at Saint Jacques, deposited in 1859. Taken by Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon, a renowned French photographer between 1820 and 1910, this albumen silver print was captured in 1861. The image transports us to a different era, where we are confronted with the remnants of those who once lived and breathed. The composition is both eerie and mesmerizing as rows upon rows of skeletal remains fill the frame. Each bone tells a story of lives long gone, evoking a sense of curiosity about their identities and experiences. Nadar's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth to the photograph, emphasizing every intricate detail etched into these ancient relics. The monochromatic tones lend an air of solemnity to the scene while highlighting the delicate nature of mortality. This print serves as a poignant reminder that time spares no one; it captures history frozen in time. It invites viewers to reflect on our own mortality and contemplate how our existence will be remembered when we too become mere fragments in someone else's narrative. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from the Liszt Collection, let us pay homage to those who came before us – their stories forever preserved within these bones.

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