EditorialThe grounds of Père-Lachaise cemetery, once a landscape with few signs of life, that has been transformed into a lush garden, in Paris, Dec. 6, 2022. (Dmitry Kostyukov/The New York Times)
EditorialPere Lachaise, from Paysages Urbains. Stanley William Hayter (American, born England, 1901-1988); printed by Paul Haasen; published by Quatre Chemins (French, 20th century). Date: 1930. Dimensions: 207 x 269 mm (plate); 284 x 376 mm (sheet). Drypoint o...
EditorialMoli?re's Tomb, P?re-Lachaise Cemetery, Paris and the Old Gate of the Palais de Justice, Paris. Charles Meryon; French, 1821-1868. Date: 1854. Dimensions: 160 ? 141 mm (image); 160 ? 141 mm (plate); 255 ? 196 mm (sheet). Etching and drypoint on ivory w...
EditorialVincenzo Bellini (Catania, 1801-Paris, 1835). Italian composer. Exhumation of Bellini's mortal remains in the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris (France), on September 16, 1876, to be moved to the cathedral of Catania (Italy). Engraving by Rico. La Ilustr...
EditorialJules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, Design for a decorated door, Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise (French, died 1897), Eug?ne-Pierre Gourdet (French, Paris 18201889), 183097, graphite, pen and ink, watercolor, and gold paint on wove paper; in laid in wove pape...
EditorialJules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise, Design for a ceiling with lattice work and flowering vines, Jules-Edmond-Charles Lachaise (French, died 1897), Eug?ne-Pierre Gourdet (French, Paris 18201889), second half 19th century, Graphite, pen and ink, and watercolo...
EditorialTorso, 1930; cast 1931 or after, Bronze, 11 x 6 7/8 x 3 in. (27.9 x 17.5 x 7.6 cm), Sculpture, Gaston Lachaise (American (born France) 1882?1935).
EditorialVincenzo Bellini (Catania, 1801-Paris, 1835). Italian composer. Exhumation of Bellini's mortal remains in the Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris (France), on September 16, 1876, to be moved to the cathedral of Catania (Italy). Engraving by Rico. La Ilustr...
EditorialJules Michelet (1798-1874). French historian. Burial. Arrival of the entourage to the Pere-Lachaise cemetery. Paris. France. "La Ilustracio_n Espanola y Americana", 1874. Engraving.