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Graves at St Annes Church, Kew, 1897
The tomb of artist Thomas Gainsborough(1727-1788) seen enclosed with rails in the foreground of this sketch, in the churchyard of St Anne at Kew, in 1897.The chest tomb of Thomas Gardiner (d.1738), that of architect Joshua Kirby(1716-1774) and Jeremiah Meyer(1735-1789), English miniaturist, can also be seen. Date: 1897
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1897 Anne Annes Cemetery Churchyard Gainsborough Gardiner Grave Graves Graveyard Jeremiah Joshua Kirby Meyer Places Tomb Tombs
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.6cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
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In this evocative photograph taken in the picturesque churchyard of St Anne at Kew in London during the late 1890s, the graves of several notable figures from the English artistic and architectural worlds are prominently featured. At the forefront of the image, the railed enclosure surrounds the chest tomb of the renowned artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), whose masterful paintings graced the halls of aristocratic estates and galleries throughout Europe. Beyond the railing, the graves of other esteemed individuals can be seen. To the left, the tomb of Thomas Gardiner (d.1738) stands proudly, its weathered surface bearing testament to the passage of time. Nearby, the tombs of architect Joshua Kirby (1716-1774) and English miniaturist Jeremiah Meyer (1735-1789) can also be discerned. The peaceful, sun-dappled churchyard of St Anne at Kew, with its ancient trees and timeworn tombstones, provides a fitting backdrop for these memorials to the creative minds that once called this place their final resting place. The photograph captures a moment of quiet reflection, inviting us to ponder the lives and legacies of these remarkable individuals and the enduring impact they left on the artistic and architectural landscape of their time. This image, taken in 1897, offers a glimpse into the rich history of St Anne at Kew, a place where the past and the present converge, and where the stories of those who came before continue to inspire and captivate us.
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