#cimetiere

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Zentralfriedhof, Vienna 2024

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Deux perruches à collier, cimetière communal de Pantin, Seine-Saint-Denis – crayon de couleur, carnet n° 146, décembre 2024.

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Shipwreck cemetery - Camaret

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" Venez, venez "écouter voir"! cimetière de Nice (Alpes Maritimes)

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La tombe de Victor Noir au cimetière du Père-Lachaise est l’une des plus célèbres de Paris. Ce jeune journaliste, né en 1848 et partisan de la République, fut tué à 22 ans par le prince Pierre Bonaparte, cousin de Napoléon III. Sa mort suscita une immense émotion, et plus de 100 000 personnes assistèrent à ses funérailles.

Le sculpteur Jules Dalou réalisa la statue en bronze représentant Victor Noir gisant au sol, son chapeau à côté de lui, avec un réalisme saisissant. L’œuvre rend hommage à la fois à la victime et au défenseur de la liberté d’expression.

Une légende s’est ensuite attachée à la tombe : toucher certaines parties de la statue porterait chance en amour ou en fertilité. Ces zones, polies par les visiteurs, contrastent avec le reste du bronze verdi. Aujourd’hui encore, notamment à la Toussaint, la tombe attire par son mélange de tragédie, d’art et de mythe.

The tomb of Victor Noir at Père-Lachaise Cemetery is one of the most famous in Paris. This young journalist, born in 1848 and a supporter of the Republic, was killed at 22 by Prince Pierre Bonaparte, cousin of Napoleon III. His death caused great public emotion, and more than 100,000 people attended his funeral.

The sculptor Jules Dalou created the bronze statue showing Victor Noir lying on the ground, his hat beside him, rendered with striking realism. The work honors him as both a victim and a defender of free speech.

A legend later grew around the tomb: touching certain parts of the statue is said to bring luck in love or fertility. These areas have been polished by visitors, contrasting with the green patina of the rest. Even today, especially on All Saints’ Day, the tomb attracts attention for its blend of tragedy, art, and myth.

Graven til Victor Noir på Père-Lachaise-kirkegården er en av de mest kjente i Paris. Den unge journalisten, født i 1848 og tilhenger av republikken, ble drept som 22-åring av prins Pierre Bonaparte, fetteren til Napoleon III. Hans død vakte stor sorg, og over 100 000 mennesker deltok i begravelsen.

Billedhuggeren Jules Dalou laget bronsestatuen som viser Victor Noir liggende på bakken, med hatten ved siden av seg, fremstilt med imponerende realisme. Verket hedrer ham som både et offer og en forkjemper for ytringsfrihet.

Senere oppstod en legende: å berøre visse deler av statuen skal bringe lykke i kjærlighet eller fruktbarhet. Disse områdene er blankpolert av besøkende, i kontrast til den grønne patinaen ellers. Selv i dag, særlig på Allehelgensdag, vekker graven oppmerksomhet med sitt samspill av tragedie, kunst og myte.

パリのペール・ラシェーズ墓地にあるヴィクトール・ノワールの墓は、最も有名なものの一つです。1848年に生まれ、共和国を支持していた若き新聞記者ノワールは、ナポレオン3世のいとこであるピエール・ボナパルト公に22歳で射殺されました。その死は大きな衝撃を呼び、10万人以上が葬儀に参列しました。

彫刻家ジュール・ダルーは、倒れたノワールを写実的に表現した青銅像を制作しました。帽子は彼のそばに置かれ、作品は彼を犠牲者であり、言論の自由の擁護者として讃えています。

やがて墓には伝説が生まれ、像の特定の部分に触れると恋愛や子宝の運が訪れると言われるようになりました。多くの訪問者によってその部分は磨かれ、他の緑青の部分と対照をなしています。今日でも、特に**万聖節（トゥーサン）**には、この墓は悲劇・芸術・伝説が交わる場所として人々を惹きつけています。

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Marshals of the First French Empire buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery

Yesterday was the anniversary of the opening of the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris in 1804. @captainknell mentioned that they’re interested in seeing the tombs of the Marshals who are buried there and I realized that I actually have some pics of them. These are not all the Napoleonic figures buried there; not even close! There are actually quite a few notable figures buried at this cemetery.

Credit to the amazing photographer: Stéphane Charton-Thomas.

Marshal Suchet:

Marshal Grouchy:

Marshal Saint-Cyr:

Marshal Lefebvre:

Marshal Davout:

Marshal Ney:

Marshal Masséna:

Marshal Kellermann: