Graftombe van Duchesse de Luynes c. 1860

"Graftombe van Duchesse de Luynes" is a photograph by French photographer Louis-Auguste Bisson, taken around 1860. The image captures a marble sculpture of a woman lying on a pillow, her head adorned with flowers. The composition, framing, and lighting create a sense of solemnity and evoke feelings of remembrance. This work exemplifies Bisson's mastery of photographic techniques in documenting funerary monuments and exploring the themes of mortality and remembrance.