Caption
Funeral Oration of HM Leopold I - in the Chapel of the Ardennes, Photographic reproduction of a draft of the oration in the church during the funeral of King Leopold I of Belgium in Laeken, photograph, reproduction, This photo is part of a cover with fourteen photos., inscription: 'In Laeken.', photographer: Ghémar Frères, Brussels, after design by anonymous, c. 1861 - in or before 1866, paper, albumen print, height 167 mm x width 249 mm, Person, Leopold I (King of the Belgians), funerary ceremonial, king, Laeken, Period, 1865-12, A large sepia-toned scene shows a crowded ceremonial hall with many men dressed in formal uniforms and robes gathered around a central draped casket. Tall ornate candlestands and suspended chandeliers with visible flames hang from the ceiling, casting light over the assembly. Decorative shields, laurel wreaths, and draped fabrics adorn the walls behind the crowd, and large statues or sculpted figures are visible in niches. Several clergymen or officials stand near the casket, one with an outstretched arm, while rows of seated and standing attendees face toward the central area. The foreground includes close-up views of uniformed men from behind, and ornate architectural details and pedestals frame the sides of the composition.
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Photo12/Liszt Collection
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LZT26B06_419
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