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Father Lachaise Collection

"Exploring the Rich History of Father Lachaise: A Journey Through Art, Politics, and Remembrance" Step into the enchanting world of Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cemtiere du Pere Lachaise, 1868 - debitte et herve, editors

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cemtiere du Pere Lachaise, 1868 - debitte et herve, editors
LUX4817178 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Cemtiere du Pere Lachaise, 1868 - debitte et herve, editors, 170 et 174 rue de rivoli, paris; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving)

King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving)
ELD4947989 King Louis XIV with his confessor Francois d'Aix de La Chaise, 1846 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Bust of Alfred de Musset (1810-1857), poet, French playwright

Bust of Alfred de Musset (1810-1857), poet, French playwright, marble sculpture by Jean Barre (1811-1896)
YOU4418733 Bust of Alfred de Musset (1810-1857), poet, French playwright, marble sculpture by Jean Barre (1811-1896), installed on the poet's tomb at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Statue of Edmond About (1828-1885), writer, journalist, French art critic

Statue of Edmond About (1828-1885), writer, journalist, French art critic
YOU4418732 Statue of Edmond About (1828-1885), writer, journalist, French art critic, Bronze sculpture by Gustave Crauk (1827-1905)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Bust of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), French painter

Bust of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), French painter, Bronze sculpture by Michel Beguine (1855-1929)
YOU4418577 Bust of Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), French painter, Bronze sculpture by Michel Beguine (1855-1929)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollin (Ledru-Rollin) (1807-1874), lawyer, French politician

Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollin (Ledru-Rollin) (1807-1874), lawyer, French politician
YOU4418674 Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollin (Ledru-Rollin) (1807-1874), lawyer, French politician, candidate for the French presidential election of 1848

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), French painter, Bronze sculpture adorning his tomb at the Pere

Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), French painter, Bronze sculpture adorning his tomb at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in
YOU4418317 Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), French painter, Bronze sculpture adorning his tomb at the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris by Antoine Etex (1808-1888). Photography, KIM Youngtae

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Le cemtiere du Pere lachaise a Paris Painting by Lebelle (19th century) 1835 Sun

Le cemtiere du Pere lachaise a Paris Painting by Lebelle (19th century) 1835 Sun. 0, 16x0, 12 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet
JLJ4679301 Le cemtiere du Pere lachaise a Paris Painting by Lebelle (19th century) 1835 Sun. 0, 16x0, 12 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Lebelle, W

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Father Lachaises cemetery, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E

Father Lachaises cemetery, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E
LSE4313186 Father Lachaises cemetery, Paris. Lithography watercolour, illustration by E.de la Tramblaiz, in " Album, souvenirs de Paris", Daziaro editor, Paris, 1885

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Cemetery of Pere Lachaise, circa 1820 - in 'Vues de Paris'

Cemetery of Pere Lachaise, circa 1820 - in "Vues de Paris"
LSE4082982 Cemetery of PAre Lachaise, circa 1820 - in " Vues de Paris" by Courvoisier, 1827 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cemetery of PAre Lachaise)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Tombeau d Heloise et Abelard au Pere Lachaise, ca. 1820 - in '

Tombeau d Heloise et Abelard au Pere Lachaise, ca. 1820 - in "
LSE4083740 Tombeau d HeloAOse et Abelard au PAre Lachaise, ca. 1820 - in " Vues de Paris" by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Demonstration of the anarchists at Pere Lachaise in front of the burial of the federes

Demonstration of the anarchists at Pere Lachaise in front of the burial of the federes
XEE4132809 Demonstration of the anarchists at Pere Lachaise in front of the burial of the federes on 27 May 1888. by Unknown Artist

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: General view of the Pere Lachaise cemetery - lithography, 19th century

General view of the Pere Lachaise cemetery - lithography, 19th century
LSE4100563 General view of the Pere Lachaise cemetery - lithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Document relating to martyrs of the Commune shot along the Mur des Federes in

Document relating to martyrs of the Commune shot along the Mur des Federes in
LSE4112548 Document relating to martyrs of the Commune shot along the Mur des FederA©s in the cemetery of PAre Lachaise: " At the wall of the federates

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: View of the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Anonymous 19th century lithograph

View of the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Anonymous 19th century lithograph
JLJ4565255 View of the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Anonymous 19th century lithograph. Private collection by French School

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Cemetery of Pere Lachaise - lithography, 19th century

Cemetery of Pere Lachaise - lithography, 19th century
LSE4100554 Cemetery of PAre Lachaise - lithography, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cemetery of PAre Lachaise - lithography)

Background imageFather Lachaise Collection: Cemetery of the Pere de Lachaise - by Courvoisier, 1827

Cemetery of the Pere de Lachaise - by Courvoisier, 1827
LSE4083738 Cemetery of the PAre de Lachaise - by Courvoisier, 1827 by Courvoisier-Voisin, Henri (1757-1830); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris



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"Exploring the Rich History of Father Lachaise: A Journey Through Art, Politics, and Remembrance" Step into the enchanting world of Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris, where history comes alive through captivating sculptures and poignant tombs. Amongst the hallowed grounds lies a statue paying tribute to Edmond About (1828-1885), an esteemed writer, journalist, and French art critic. Crafted by Gustave Crauk (1827-1905), this bronze sculpture adorns his final resting place, capturing his literary spirit for eternity. Further along this path of artistic homage stands a bust dedicated to Jean Baptiste Camille Corot (1796-1875), a renowned French painter. Michel Beguine's (1855-1929) skillful craftsmanship immortalizes Corot's legacy atop his tomb at Pere Lachaise cemetery. The delicate features evoke Corot's passion for painting landscapes that captured the essence of nature. Delve deeper into history as you encounter an ink drawing by Alfred Henri Darjou (1832-1874). This evocative artwork depicts the execution of 147 fighters from the Commune de Paris on May 28th, 1871. Adorning the wall of Federes at Pere Lachaise cemetery, it serves as a somber reminder of past struggles and sacrifices. Witness another remarkable sculpture honoring Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollin (1807-1874), a prominent lawyer and French politician who ran for presidency in 1848. David d'Angers' (1788-1856) bronze masterpiece captures Ledru-Rollin's determination and political prowess. Theodore Gericault (1791-1824), a celebrated French painter known for his dramatic works, finds eternal repose beneath Antoine Etex's exquisite bronze sculpture at Pere Lachaise cemetery. This hauntingly beautiful piece pays homage to Gericault's artistic genius, forever preserving his legacy.