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Plaster Casts of Bodies, Pompeii, c. 1875 (albumen print from glass negative)
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Plaster Casts of Bodies, Pompeii, c. 1875 (albumen print from glass negative)
7316779 Plaster Casts of Bodies, Pompeii, c.1875 (albumen print from glass negative) by Sommer, Giorgio (1834-1914); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24 in a.d. 79 preserved the city of Pompeii in eerie detail.
Sommer's image offers a startlingly graphic perspective on casts formed by pouring plaster into the voids left where human remains had been engulfed by volcanic ash and mud.)
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This haunting print captures the eerie aftermath of the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Taken by Giorgio Sommer in Pompeii around 1875, this albumen print from a glass negative showcases plaster casts of bodies that were preserved in astonishing detail by volcanic ash and mud. Sommer's image offers a startlingly graphic perspective on the tragic fate that befell the inhabitants of Pompeii. The two persons depicted here are archaeologists or researchers engaged in excavations, carefully examining these ancient remains frozen in time. The casts formed by pouring plaster into the voids left behind where human bodies once lay serve as poignant reminders of lives abruptly cut short. The sheer magnitude of destruction caused by this volcanic eruption is palpable through this photograph. It transports us back to a time when an entire city was buried under layers of ash, preserving not only buildings but also capturing moments frozen forever. As we gaze upon these silent witnesses to history, we are reminded of our own mortality and the transient nature of life itself. This image serves as a powerful testament to both the destructive power of nature and humanity's enduring fascination with uncovering fragments from our past. Displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this photograph stands as a testament to human resilience and curiosity, inviting viewers to contemplate their place within the vast tapestry of time.
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