Otto Sarony

Biography

Otto Sarony, born in 1850, carried forward a proud tradition in photography before his death in 1903, capturing the faces and spirits of the theatrical and social circles of his day. As a photographer, he contributed to preserving the likenesses of many notable figures, and his work remains a window into the turn of the century.

The care with which he approached his craft continues to be appreciated, and those who visit Holy Cross Cemetery find in his grave a quiet reminder of the power of portraiture to celebrate a soul.