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Statue of an angel a073601
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, West Cemetery, London. The statue of an angel in thought, on the tomb of V W J Adamson. Photographed by John Gay during the early 1980s. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England
Media ID 1339541
Filename: aa073601.jpg
Size: 4313 x 4385 (7.4MB)
Date: 11th November 2008
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: English Heritage Images
Job Title: Photographer
Cemetery Grave Yard Sculpture Statue
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This print transports us to the serene grounds of Highgate Cemetery in London. Standing tall amidst a sea of tombstones, we are drawn to the ethereal presence of an angelic statue, known as a073601. This magnificent sculpture, delicately crafted with intricate details, rests upon the tomb of V W J Adamson. Photographed by John Gay during the early 1980s, this image captures a moment frozen in time. The angel's contemplative pose invites us into its world of introspection and reflection. Its eyes seem fixed on some distant horizon, lost in deep thought as if pondering life's mysteries. Highgate Cemetery itself holds an air of tranquility and solemnity; it is a place where history whispers through every moss-covered gravestone. As we gaze at this photograph, we can almost feel the weight of time pressing down on our shoulders. John Gay's composition masterfully captures both the grandeur and fragility inherent in this sculpture. The play between light and shadow adds depth to each crevice and fold within the angel's wings - a testament to Gay's keen eye for detail. In this single frame frozen forevermore, we find ourselves contemplating mortality alongside this celestial being. We are reminded that even in death there is beauty; that art has the power to transcend time and connect us with those who came before us. As we admire John Gay’s photographic masterpiece depicting "Statue of an Angel," let us be transported back to that moment when he pressed his shutter release button – capturing not just an image but also evoking emotions that resonate deeply within our souls.
