A marble harpist at a tomb of L. Denapolis in Metairie Cemetery. New Orleans, Louisiana

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Cemeteries, New Orleans LA, February 10 - 12, 2006

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The image depicts a marble statue of a woman playing a harp, situated in front of a tomb in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Louisiana. The statue is positioned near the left edge of the frame and appears to be carved from white marble.

**Statue Details:**

* **Woman:** The woman has long hair that flows down her back, possibly tied at the end with a ribbon or cord. She wears a flowing robe that drapes elegantly over her body.
* **Harp:** The harp is intricately designed, featuring strings and decorations carved into its surface.

**Background:**

* **Tomb:** Behind the statue stands a large tomb made of white marble, bearing an inscription "L. Denapolis" in bold letters. The tomb's design suggests it was built during the late 19th or early 20th century.
* **Cemetery:** Metairie Cemetery is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has been in operation since the mid-1800s. It is known for its elaborate tombs and monuments.

**Context:**

The image captures a moment of beauty and serenity within the historic Metairie Cemetery. The statue serves as a poignant tribute to L. Denapolis, adding an air of elegance and sophistication to the cemetery's landscape. – AI vision

🇫🇷 Description en français / French Description

Une harpiste en marbre au tombeau de L. Denapolis dans le cimetière Metairie. Nouvelle-Orléans, Louisiane, 12 février 2006. L’image représente une statue en marbre d'une femme jouant une harpe, située devant un tombeau dans le cimetière Metairie, à Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane. La statue est positionnée près du bord gauche du cadre et semble être sculptée dans du marbre blanc. **Détails de la statue :** * **Femme:** La femme a les cheveux longs qui coulent le long de son dos, peut-être attachés à l’extrémité avec un ruban ou un cordon. Elle porte une robe fluide qui se drape élégamment sur son corps. * **Harpe :** La harpe est conçue avec soin, avec des cordes et des décorations sculptées dans sa surface. **Contexte :** * **Tombeau:** Derrière la statue se dresse un grand tombeau en marbre blanc, portant une inscription "L. Denapolis" en gros caractères. La conception du tombeau suggère qu’il a été construit à la fin du XIXe ou début du XXe siècle. * **Cimetière:** Le cimetière Metairie est situé à Nouvelle-Orléans, en Louisiane, et est en activité depuis le milieu des années 1800. Il est connu pour ses tombes et monuments élaborés. **Contexte :** L’image capture un moment de beauté et de sérénité dans le cimetière historique de Metairie. La statue constitue un hommage émouvant à L. Denapolis, ajoutant une touche d’élégance et de sophistication au paysage du cimetière. – French translation

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