Carved in Stone: The Artistry of Early New England Gravestones

Gravestones in colonial America are a unique physical link to European settlers, and a new book features 80 fine duotone photographs and an essay exploring their history and placement in New England. Brief quotes from early New England writers accompany the images, and captions provide basic information about each stone.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 138 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2024
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press

Evocative photographs and essays shed light on early American gravestones, which are colonial America's earliest sculptures and offer a unique physical connection to the European settlers who arrived here. The book "Carved in Stone" is a stunning collection of over 80 fine duotone photographs, each a personal reflection on an old stone carving and the history of New England. These photographs capture stories of death at sea, epidemics like smallpox, the loss of children, and a bleak outlook on the afterlife. The accompanying essay is a graceful narrative that delves into the author's long personal involvement with the stones and their placement in the New England landscape, and attempts to unravel the intriguing and poorly documented history of the carvers. Short quotes from early New England writers accompany the images, and captions provide essential information about each stone. These meditative portraits offer a captivating glimpse into the lives of individuals from New England graveyards and will appeal to anyone with an interest in early Americana and fine art photography.

Dimension: 229 x 254 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780819501240