The Grave of My Mother 1853

"The Grave of My Mother" (1853) by Napoleon Sarony is a sentimental chromolithograph depicting a young woman in mourning standing by a grave. The image is framed by a wreath of vines and includes a second grave marked by a tall, white obelisk in the background. Sarony, a prominent photographer and illustrator, captures the somber mood of grief with a muted palette and delicate detail. This piece exemplifies the popularity of sentimental art in the mid-19th century, exploring themes of loss, memory, and familial bonds.