Carriages and horses parked outside Chacarita Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Carriages and horses parked outside Chacarita Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Carriages and horses parked outside Chacarita Cemetery, Buenos Aires, Argentina Argentina Buenos Aires. Date of Photograph:1890-1899 ca

FVQ-F-146020-0000

Media ID 33299692

© Alinari Archives, Florence

Cemetery Coach Funerary By Land On The Road

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In this print titled "FVQ-F-146020-0000" we are transported back in time to the late 19th century in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The image captures a scene outside the iconic Chacarita Cemetery, where carriages and horses stand parked, creating an intriguing juxtaposition against the solemn backdrop of the final resting place. The photograph exudes a sense of nostalgia as it showcases not only the architectural beauty of Chacarita Cemetery but also provides a glimpse into the transportation methods of that era. The elegant horse-drawn carriages lined up along the road serve as a reminder of how people traveled by land during those times. As we delve deeper into this snapshot frozen in time, one cannot help but marvel at these majestic terrestrial mammals - horses - standing patiently beside their ornate coaches. Their presence adds life to an otherwise somber setting, symbolizing both movement and stillness simultaneously. Chacarita Cemetery itself is steeped in history and holds great significance for Christian funerary practices. Its grandeur can be seen through its impressive structures that dot its landscape, evoking emotions ranging from reverence to awe. This remarkable photograph was captured by www. alinari. it, renowned for their exceptional ability to immortalize moments through their lens. Through this print, they have preserved a moment from over a century ago when carriages were commonplace on city streets and cemeteries held stories waiting to be discovered. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image today, it serves as a visual testament to our ever-evolving world while reminding us of our connection with history's past chapters – all encapsulated within one frame.

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