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The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies, an officer of the guards looks at a body of a woman and a prepose smokes the pipe - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from Un tour through Paris
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The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies, an officer of the guards looks at a body of a woman and a prepose smokes the pipe - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from Un tour through Paris
FLO4718528 The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies, an officer of the guards looks at a body of a woman and a prepose smokes the pipe - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from Un tour through Paris, published by William Sams, 1925 -; (add.info.: The Paris morgue, on a bank of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies, an officer of the guards looks at a body of a woman and a prepose smokes the pipe - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from Un tour through Paris, published by William Sams, 1925 -); © Florilegius
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This haunting image captures a moment of stark contrast and emotion at the Paris morgue. On the banks of the Seine, a woman turns away from the bodies on display, unable to bear the sight before her. An officer of the guards stands stoically, his gaze fixed on one particular body - that of a woman laid out for all to see. In another corner, a prepose calmly smokes his pipe, seemingly unfazed by the grim surroundings.
The scene is rendered in exquisite detail in this Eau forte print after an illustration by Victor Auver, extracted from "Un tour through Paris" and published by William Sams in 1925. The artist's skillful hand brings to life every nuance of expression and gesture in this tableau of death and observation.
In this early 20th-century depiction, we are reminded of the fragility and fleeting nature of life. The juxtaposition of innocence (the child) with mortality (the bodies) serves as a poignant reminder that death spares no one. It is a powerful commentary on human existence and our inevitable encounter with mortality.
This print invites us to contemplate our own mortality and reflect on how we choose to face it - whether with fear or acceptance, sorrow or indifference.
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