Abandoned frescoes hint at the past lives of Europe's elite via CNNStyle
Lined with dust and surrounded by detritus, they covered corridors and filled entire rooms from floor to ceiling. Once vibrant colors had faded but the scenes were still clear and exuded a grandeur that the French photographer became obsessed with preserving.
The decaying homes reflect their former occupants' religious beliefs and personal preferences with scenes of tropical vegetation, bucolic landscapes and even exotic animals . Combined, they shed light on the tastes and inclinations of families who were once among Europe's elite. When he became a professional photographer, he kept returning to the idea of derelict subjects, and eventually made it the core of his work. For the last eight years, he has immortalized everything from forgotten churches to deserted theme parks, empty hotels and decaying schools.
The photographer says, while he wants other people to see and appreciate the frescoes, he'll never reveal their location. The Imaginary Museum is the closest most people will get to the real thing."It's a rule I follow with every project I do," he explained."Too many times I've seen people trespassing empty sites only to steal objects, splatter them with street art, or 'be cool.
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