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Highgate Cemetery a073520
Filename: aa073520.jpg
Size: 4326 x 4374 (12.4MB)
Date: 22nd December 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
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Source: English Heritage Images
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Highgate Cemetery a073520
HIGHGATE CEMETERY, Hampstead, London. View from the Egyptian Avenue on a foggy day showing entrances to family vaults in the inner circle of the Lebanon Circle, West Cemetery. Photographed by John Gay in 1995
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Media ID 4286359
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the eerie beauty of Highgate Cemetery, located in the serene neighborhood of Hampstead, London. Taken by renowned photographer John Gay in 1995, this image showcases a foggy day at the cemetery, adding an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere to the scene. The focal point of the photograph is the mesmerizing view from Egyptian Avenue, where one can glimpse entrances to family vaults within the inner circle of Lebanon Circle in West Cemetery. The misty ambiance adds a haunting allure to these ancient structures as they emerge from their shroud-like surroundings. Highgate Cemetery has long been revered for its historical significance and architectural grandeur. Established in 1839, it serves as a final resting place for numerous notable figures including Karl Marx and George Eliot. This print pays homage to this sacred ground that holds countless stories within its hallowed grounds. John Gay's masterful composition perfectly captures both the solemnity and enchantment that permeate through Highgate Cemetery's labyrinthine pathways. The interplay between light and shadow creates an otherworldly effect that invites viewers into a realm where time seems suspended. As we gaze upon this evocative image, we are reminded of our own mortality while simultaneously appreciating the timeless beauty found amidst decay. It serves as a poignant reminder that even in death, there is still profound artistry waiting to be discovered within each weathered tombstone and hidden corner of this historic burial ground.
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