Père-Lachaise te Parijs 1880 - 1900

This photograph captures Père-Lachaise cemetery in Paris, brought to us by C. Angerer & Göschl. Notice the obelisks and the classical figures adorning the monuments; they speak of remembrance and eternity. The obelisk, a symbol reaching back to ancient Egypt, represents not only a connection with the sun god Ra, but also resurrection and life after death. Here, it stands amidst Parisian graves, linking contemporary grief with age-old beliefs. This upward-pointing symbol recurs throughout history, seen in different contexts, yet always carrying echoes of its original solar and funerary meanings. The wreaths placed on the tombs are a poignant display of remembrance, reminiscent of ancient Roman customs. The cycle of life and death is eternally entwined in our collective consciousness. This photograph is a powerful reminder of how symbols transcend time, carrying profound emotional and cultural weight across centuries.