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Tag Archives: Emelyn Story
The Sculpture “Angel of Grief”
The impact of William Wetmore Story's work on modern funeral symbolism
In cemeteries across the world, “Angel of Grief” is a recurring, statuary subject based upon a prototype by William Wetmore Story from 1894. Donning classical Roman costume, the angel is portrayed slumping over a headstone as a lugubrious testament to … Continue reading
