In the era of Victoria the art of photography was rare and
expensive though. Photographing the recently deceased was “extremely prevalent”
at that time embracing mortality. The mortality rate of child was very high
during the era which is the reason of maximum photographs of infants. Post –
mortem photos (photography after the death) were only the collection of photos
an individual have in his life. Coffins were not normally incorporated in the
picture. The images could be full body or facial close-ups. We know the images are
not joyful however it’s our team’s tribute to the deceased.
Husband looking toward his deceased wife
A husband mourning on the death of his wife
This cabinet card depicts a postmortem photograph
of a young girl to serve a remembrance for her family members. For a post
mortem photo flowers, cross, candles and religious statues were used normally. The
photographer of this cabinet card was R. Dechavannes, whose studio was located
in Paris, France.
The deceased on the floor is surrounded by the
family.
The post mortem image of King Ludwig II of
Bavaria – the true Wagnerian hero.
A mother showing love and care to her deceased
daughter in her arms.
A deceased girl in the photo with her parents
Deceased baby whose eyes are likely painted open
A photo postcard showing a dead nun in Palermo,
Sicily.
Possibly an army hospital nurse, this post
mortem photograph shows a young woman holding a book, possibly a small bible or
testament. The revenue stamp on the back dates this image to 1864. Annapolis
was the site of one of the largest Union Army Hospitals during the Civil War
and at least 5 female nurses died of diseases caught while tending patients
there. Three of them died in late 1863 and two died in early 1865. The 1864
stamp on this image places it between those two time
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