White gloves and shroud on a chair - # 08/259
Ham House is closed for the winter. Cleaning and detailed conservation work will begin. The pieces of the collection will rest under their tailor-made shrouds. Cotton gloves, acid-free wrapping paper and special shoes will be the order of the day. The photographer will be let out to play with light and shadow, the texture of the materials and the humour of the team dedicated to their work. The handy-men will toil to construct scaffolds and special tools for the job.
Great observation and commentary. I love the sensitivity of your work, both in photos and words.
ReplyDeleteI presume you are not ONLY taking photos there?
ReplyDeleteThe word "shroud" is strangely moving. The way it is draped on the chair is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLight and shadow indeed. This is lovely. I too like the way the shroud is draped. Very moody this one. Will you be part of the work being done?
ReplyDeleteSo glad the photographer is let out to play. The light and shadow are superb and the whole scne has a very eerie feel.
ReplyDeleteEst ce que tu crois aux fantômes ? Je dois vider l'appartement de ma tante qui était TRES conservatrice.
ReplyDeleteLorsqu'elle est décédée, mon réveil s'est arrêté.
L'autre jour, je suis arrivée seule dans son appartement. Je regardais le courrier à la table de la cuisine, j'ai entendu un bruit : un tableau est tombé car la ficelle s'est cassée. Je ne crois pas aux fantômes, cela ne m'empêche pas de vider son appartement et de répartir ses meubles, ses tableaux et de porter pour faire ce travail le pullover qu'elle portait lorsqu'elle a été retrouvée décédée.
The calmness of this photo contrasts with the unknown of the placement of the items. Why were they left here? Did someone leave in a hurry? Was she distracted? Will she return?
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