Grave Marks in Black and White
by Greg and Chrystal Mimbs
Title
Grave Marks in Black and White
Artist
Greg and Chrystal Mimbs
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This black and white photograph shows the front of a grave at Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1 in New Orleans. The tomb is covered with X's, which tradition says is part of a ritual to receive help from the dead. Gifts and offerings are also recommended, as is visible at the foot of the grave.
The deep blacks and wonderful midtones and highlights of this black and white photograph will make a wonderful piece for any collection.
A color version of Grave Marks is also available.
Several photographs of this historic New Orleans cemetery are also available in our New Orleans Gallery as well as our Cemeteries Gallery.
Grave Marks in Black and White was photographed by Chrystal Mimbs
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December 19th, 2014
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