Graf Oscar Carré, Funerary monument in Zorgvlied, Netherlands
Graf Oscar Carré is a mausoleum at Zorgvlied cemetery in Amsterdam that combines Italian Renaissance elements with Dutch cemetery design traditions. The architects J.P.F. van Rossum and W.J. Vuyk created a structure with detailed architectural features reflecting late 19th century Dutch funerary craftsmanship.
Oscar Carré founded Amsterdam's first permanent circus theater in 1887 and selected this cemetery in 1891 as his family's burial place. The mausoleum was built as a monument to the Carré theater dynasty following his passing.
The mausoleum shows how wealthy theater directors of the 19th century honored their families, with its prominent placement within the cemetery reflecting their high social standing.
The monument is located in the central area of Zorgvlied cemetery and is freely accessible year-round during regular opening hours. The cemetery is easily walkable and best visited during daylight hours when the surroundings are most visible.
The mausoleum blends architectural features from both Italian and local Dutch styles, making it distinct from other monuments in the cemetery. This mixing of influences reflects Carré's international theater legacy and his impact on Amsterdam's cultural world.
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