I've never visited a famous grave and didn't know I was near one when I was in St. Ives, England in 1988.
This is what I didn't see, the amazing grave of Alfred Wallis, a famous English primitive painter who died in 1945. Wallis who was a fisherman with no formal training started painting when his wife died, using whatever materials came to hand, including Driftwood and cardboard. Unfortunately, like many others, Wallis was poor and didn't become famous until after his death.
To answer Marjorie's question: this is a one of a kind artistic tomb stone made by potter Bernard Leach, using tiles.
wow......very interesting !
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular graveside setting! The decoration of the grave stone is so unusual. Is it painted?W as this a trend, or a one off?
ReplyDeleteMarjorie
I'm a Rufus Porter fan and How great and interesting to see such a grave. Amazing the artistry in some graveyards too.
ReplyDeleteOh my! It surely is holding up very well. I would think the color would wear away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely stone. Why cant there be more like this.
ReplyDeleteWow...that is amazing! I have to admit I find it very interesting to go through old cemeteries and see some of the ornate work. It's stunning, really. There are Vanderbilt family crypts in my hometown with Tiffany windows!
ReplyDeleteI have a fascination with old tombs too, they are very historical, mysterious, and I want to learn all about the person who used to be on earth. I like these photos a lot.
ReplyDeleteLovely Maya
ReplyDeleteAlthough that sounds strange saying lovely graveyard! We have a graveyard overlooking the sea here in Sydney. I always think it beautiful. x Julie
Sounds rather tacky...but that's a beautiful gravesite. Love the tiled colors. I like to visit graveyards. To imagine what the people were like. Especially sad the little ones who never got to grow up. A tranquil place to hear one's own thoughts.
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Bernard Leach must have been inspired to have done this; he's one of the UK's most famous potters. For those who don't want to be cremated and sprinkled at sea, what a lovely last resting place. Thanks for an unusual but intriguing post, Maya.
ReplyDelete...i love to visit graveyards. they have such a peace about them and if you let your imagination go for a minute, you can dream up so much history about those who rest there...xo, mickey
ReplyDeleteI like it a lot because it tells a story =)
ReplyDeleteit is a weird thing....but i like cemeteries.
ReplyDeletego figure.
xx
very neat post - i, too, like MJ above, have always loved to visit graveyards - love reading the words cast in stone - and wondering of that person's story - thanks so much for dropping by my place! please come again soon -
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