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All Saints Day, 1902
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All Saints Day, 1902
All Saints Day, 1902. Parisians visiting family graves in a Paris cemetery on All Saints Day, l November. From Le Petit Journal. (Paris, 9 November 1902)
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All Saints Day, 1902 captures a poignant scene in Paris as families gather to pay their respects to departed loved ones. The photograph, taken by an anonymous photographer for Le Petit Journal, transports us back to a crisp autumn day in November. In this sepia-toned print, we see men and women dressed in mourning attire, accompanied by boys and girls who carry wreaths of flowers. They navigate through the cemetery adorned with vibrant fall foliage, symbolizing the cycle of life and death. A young boy holds a watering can, tenderly nurturing the plants that surround the gravesites. The image evokes a sense of solemnity mixed with reverence as individuals pause at family plots to honor those who have passed away. Faces etched with grief reflect both personal loss and collective remembrance. The woman's mourning dress billows gently in the wind while she stoops down to place fresh flowers on her ancestor's grave. This snapshot from early 20th century France serves as a timeless reminder of our connection to nature and our shared human experience of loss. It encapsulates the essence of All Saints Day – a time when people come together to commemorate their ancestors' lives and find solace amidst autumnal beauty.
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