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Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)
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Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)
LSE4316272 Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913). by Ducos, Paul Emile Theodore (1849-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a group, reassing servants, lace and cures, one of which absorbs by reading the newspaper L Univers. At the Abbey of Septfontaines, Bourmont (Haute Marne). Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913).); © Leonard de Selva. All rights reserved 2022
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This photograph, taken by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos in the late 19th century, transports us to a different era. The image captures a group of servants, clad in intricate lace costumes, gathered at the Abbey of Septfontaines in Bourmont, Haute Marne. In the center of the composition stands a young girl engrossed in reading L'Univers newspaper. Her absorbed expression suggests an intellectual curiosity beyond her years. Surrounding her are various animals - a testament to the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature during that time. The presence of clergy members hints at the religious significance of this gathering. Catholicism played an integral role in French society during this period, and it is likely that these servants were deeply connected to their faith. The photograph beautifully juxtaposes elements of domesticity with spirituality and education. It offers us a glimpse into the lives of those who worked tirelessly behind closed doors while also highlighting their individual interests and aspirations. Through Ducos' lens, we witness not only a moment frozen in time but also an exploration of social dynamics within French society during this era. This print serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece that continues to captivate viewers over a century later.
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