Reifenberg division 53 Pere-Lachaise

One of the more striking, unique and puzzling sculptures in Pere-Lachaise. Appearing to be half-finished it has always struck me as the woman is coming out of (or disappearing into?) the stone. Either way, I find it most engaging -- and continue to wonder just who was this most curious "Reifenberg". . .

Ferdinand Barbedienne (1810-1892) division 53 Pere-Lachaise

Owner of one of the more well-known Paris foundries for casting sculptures, bust by Chapu and statues by Boucher.

Victor Schoelcher (1804-1893) and Marc Schoelcher (1766-1832) division 50 Pere-Lachaise

Abolitionist and politician Victor Schoelcher (1804-1893) and his father Marc (1766-1832) were both transferred to the Pantheon. Sculptures by Emmanuel Haunaux (1855-1934) and Alexis-Hippolyte-Fromanger (1805-1892).

Marc's widow, Victor's mother Victoire, is buried just across the chemin in division 49.

Victoire Jacob Schoelcher (1767-1839) division 49 Pere-Lachaise

The widow of Marc and mother of Victor, both of whom were originally interred nearby in division 50 but whose remains were transferred to the Pantheon.

Helene Andrianoff (died 1857) division 49 Pere-Lachaise

Russian dancer:

Zenaide Dolgorouky (1817-1883) division 48 Pere-Lachaise

She was also known as Vicomtesse de Chatiloff. (The statue group is now behind glass.)

Maurice Charlet-Reyjal (died 1914) division 44 Pere-Lachaise

"Mort pour la France"

Josephine Faniel Verazzi (died 1879) division 44 Pere-Lachaise

Sculpture by Malfatti:

Henry, Baron de Triqueti (1803-1874) division 42 Pere-Lachaise

French sculptor, primarily of religious themes. This haut-relief bronze sculpture by Henry Triqueti was to honor his only son Edouard, who was killed in a horse riding accident in 1861. It represents Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.

Louis-Marie Moris (1818-1884) division 41 Pere-Lachaise

French Sculptor. Sculpture by Louis Moris; in the background of the first image is a bas-relief of Agathe Moris (died 1825).

Clara Elisabeth Peabody Bancroft (1825-1882) division 41 Pere-Lachaise

Born in New Hampshire, USA, Clara Peabody married Edward Bancroft (1830-1882) of Boston, Mass., in 1845. Sculpture by Henri Chapu (1833-1891).

Davillier "Le Bon Berger" division 40 Pere-Lachaise

Jean-Charles (1759-1846) Davillier and Jean-Charles (1823-1883) Davillier. "Le Bon Berger" bronze sculpture by Pierre Curillon (1866-1954).

Laurent de Gouvion Saint-Cyr (1764-1830) division 37 Pere-Lachaise

Laurent Saint-Cyr served as Marshal of France, Minister of War, Ambassador to Spain, and Minister of the Marine. Sculpture by David d'Angers (1788-1856) in division 39; designed by Louis Visconti (1791-1853) in division 4.

1764-1830, statue by David d'Angers (buried in division 39)

Jacques Nicolas Gobert (1770-1808) division 37 Pere-Lachaise

French general. Sculpture by David d'Angers division 39:

Edmond About (1828-1885) division 36 Pere-Lachaise

Edmond About was a French writer and poet.

Hauregard division 34 Pere-Lachaise

This may be the family tomb for Paul-Gustave Hauregard (died 1883), and then again it may not. Whovever rests inside, the sculptures are exquisite.

Louis Hersent (1777-1860) Louise Hersent Mauduit (1785-1862) division 32 Pere-Lachaise

Two of Louis Hersent's more notable works are reproduced as bas reliefs (below).

Representations of two works by Hersent:

Ruth et Booz

La Maladie de Las Casas

Louis and Louise:

Henri Allouard (1844-1929) division 32 Pere-Lachaise

Sculpture by Allouard; he also sculpted Lamothe's monument in division 44.

Allouard was pupil to Lequesne and Schanewerk. After his debut at the Salon of the Société des Artistes Francais in 1865, Allouard received a third prize award in 1876 and a second-class award in 1882. He was awarded the silver medal at the Universal Exhibition in 1889, which was followed by the receipt of the Legion of Honor. In 1900 Allouard received a gold medal at the Universal Exhibition. In France, his works are in the collections of the museums in Paris, Bordeaux, Rouen and Montpellier.

Augustine Michel (1822-1842) division 29 Pere-Lachaise

Although so slight it might easily be overlooked, the hand coming out of stone grasping a chain is evocative, thought-provoking and engaging. The story here, like in nearly all the other stones covering the site of a burial, begs to be told.

Patrice Cottebrune division 28 Pere-Lachaise

Gillet division 27 Pere-Lachaise

Armand Joseph Bruat (1765-1839) division 27 Pere-Lachaise

Named commander of the French fleet in the Black Sea in 1854 during the Crimean War, Armand Bruat (1765-1839) died of cholera while at sea near Toulon in 1855. Sculpture by Hippolyte Maindron (1801-1884).

Detail:

Victor Noir division 92 Pere-Lachaise

Born Yvan Salmon, journalist Victor Noir (1848-1870) was assassinated by Prince Pierre Bonaparte, grand-nephew of Napoleon I and cousin of Napoleon III. Bonaparte was acquitted. Originally buried in Neuilly, his body was removed to Pere-Lachaise. Effigy in bronze by Jules Dalou (1838-1902).

Emile Chataignier division 26 Pere-Lachaise

While details of his life are sketchy, Emile probably died during the Great War. His mother was the painter Anna Chataignier Cabibel.

Clementine Hoffman-Tanska division 26 Pere-Lachaise

Coulson division 26 Pere-Lachaise

Anatole de Montaiglon (1824-1895) division 25 Pere-Lachaise

Anatole Montaiglon (1824-1895) was a French librarian and historian. Death mask sculpture by Francois Sicard (1862-1934).