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Cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866
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Cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866
Cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, London, 1866. Gloomy scene in a graveyard with tombs and headstones; the foreground looks untidy with undergrowth or branches blown down in a storm. The bare trees indicate that it is winter. A man shows a boy round the cemetery; Shillibeers - possibly a public house - is visible at right
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Media ID 15170638
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Bunhill Fields Cemetery Finsbury Grave Gravestone Graveyard Islington Messy Neglected Tombstone Untidy Mausoleum Wood Engraving
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Captured in 1866, this haunting print transports us to the gloomy Cemetery at Bunhill Fields in Finsbury, London. The desolate scene depicts a graveyard adorned with ancient tombs and weathered headstones, while the foreground appears untidy with undergrowth and branches strewn about from a recent storm. The barren trees serve as a stark reminder that winter has taken hold of the landscape. In this melancholic setting, we witness a man guiding a young boy through the cemetery's somber grounds. Their presence amidst the neglected graves evokes feelings of contemplation and reflection on life's fleeting nature. Notably visible on the right side of the image is Shillibeers, possibly a public house where mourners may find solace after paying their respects to departed loved ones. This wood engraving from the 19th century captures not only an eerie snapshot frozen in time but also serves as a testament to our fascination with mortality and remembrance. Preserved by Guildhall Library and Art Gallery, this monochrome masterpiece invites us to delve into history while pondering upon themes of death, decay, and human connection.
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