There was too much beauty at Hope Cemetery for me to only dedicate one post to it. Too many hours of labor, and love, built into each piece.
Louis Brusa’s own grave features a strange sculpture of “The Dying Man,” slipping away, held by his wife. Brusa succumbed in 1937 to a common stone carver’s ailment, silicosis, from a lifetime of sucking in airborne stone particles. Ventilation equipment added to the stone carving buildings in the mid-1930s eliminated the hazard. ~Roadside America
This entire stone is covered in carved flowers. Just think of the time involved to create such work.
Hope cemetery was established in 1895 and originally contained 53 acres. Since that time it has expanded to a total of 65 acres. Edward P. Adams, a nationally known landscape architect, created the original plan for the cemetery. Each new section of grounds is the result of expert counsel and modern design. The careful planning and architectural standards of Hope reflect the most progressive principles in cemetery development.
~Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Hope Cemetery was on my list of must-sees as soon as I learned of it. Weird New England made it sound very intriguing.
Even the doors on the tombs are magnificent.
These doors have carved granite panels.
Hand-carved Pieta from the original Michelangelo.
With Bleeding Hearts nearby.
If you missed the first installation on this cemetery please check it out.
dani said,
What beauty! My favorite is of the door with the art deco woman on it! Very cool!
Jama said,
Everyone of them is like a piece of art!
Lance said,
So cool to look at – the designs are very detailed and awe-inspiring!
sharon said,
Truly magnificent!
Prospero said,
The sculpture of The Dying Man is very poignant.
Louise said,
Incredibly beautiful. Now it’s on my list.
Dianne said,
your photos really honor a beautiful place
Michelle Johnson said,
Hope Cemetery is so beautiful. Makes one want to be buried their even when they aren’t from the area. Stunning pieces of artwork. Have a great day.
Sandcastle Momma said,
Those carved flowers must have taken forever to finish. What dedication and love for the art! Beautiful pictures – thanks for sharing!
Coast Rat said,
What an amazing cemetery! Neat images, Lisa!
Diane C. said,
I can’t imagine how long it took to carve those beautiful flowers. I love the art nouveau door, and the pieta with bleeding hearts.
Mojo said,
I’m a fan of the bleeding hearts with the pieta in background myself. But the stark beauty all around is magnificent!
Jenners said,
I love these Hope Cemetery photos! Amazing stonework and tributes to people. It looks like a really neat place to go! Lovely shots (as usual).
Regina said,
Fanstastic.
Pamela said,
You’ve inspired me. I’m going to photograph the graveyard where pops and gram rest.
It is in the middle of a wheat field… and just like an old boot hill visit.
SandyCarlson said,
I think cemeteries are places of peace, quiet, sanctity, and hope. They are gardens, even when the are crowded. Perhaps that’s why we have them!
I enjoyed these posts about a state just the other side of Massachusetts from me. Thank you so much, Lisa.
Dawn said,
Wow, what magnificent carvings. You captured them beautifully.
Lareine said,
you’re right… these artworks deserve more than one post… love the gravemarker covered in sculptured flowers… but the most poignant is your last shot!
Se'Lah said,
Such beautiful sculpture. I can’t imagine how much time it took to make these.