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Observing All Souls Day in Brittany (colour litho)
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Observing All Souls Day in Brittany (colour litho)
971959 Observing All Souls Day in Brittany (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Observing All Souls Day in Brittany. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 31 October 1897.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22648498
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Breton Cathloic Cathoic Cementery Cemetery Cemetray Churchyard City Cemetery Grave Cemetry Grave Yard Graveyard Kneeled Down Remembering Remembrance Roman Catholicism Sorrow Worshippers All Souls Day Catholic Religion Catholics Mourning
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Observing All Souls Day in Brittany - A Time of Remembrance and Mourning
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. This photo print, titled "Observing All Souls Day in Brittany" offers a poignant glimpse into a solemn moment of remembrance and mourning. Captured by an anonymous French School artist in the 19th century, this colour lithograph portrays a scene from Le Petit Journal's publication on October 31,1897. In this evocative image, we witness women dressed in traditional costumes kneeling with sorrowful expressions amidst a cemetery backdrop. Their headdresses and attire reflect the unique Breton culture prevalent in the region of Brittany, France. As devout Catholics, these worshippers gather to honor their departed loved ones on All Souls Day. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as they pay homage to those who have passed away. The churchyard becomes a sacred space for reflection and prayer as each individual remembers their cherished family members or friends who now rest peacefully beneath the gravestones. This photograph serves as a reminder of the enduring power of religious faith during times of loss and sorrow. It captures not only the deep connection between religion and death but also highlights the rich cultural heritage found within Brittany's Catholic community. As we observe this touching scene frozen in time through Bridgeman Images' lens, it prompts us to contemplate our own mortality while appreciating how different cultures express grief and remember their departed souls.
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