Charles Negre salt print and negative, circa 1851.

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Charles Negre salt print and negative, circa 1851.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/367866347

This collection contains one salt print and its matching paper negative produced by Charles Negre, ca. 1851. The image is titled "Man Sitting on Bench at the Entrance to 21 Quai Boubon, Paris." The image is of the location of Negre's studio. The man in this portrait study could be an assistant, photography student or fellow photographer. The images are 3 13/16 x 2 13/16 in. (97 x 71 mm) and are unmounted.

1 folder (0.08 linear ft.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Nègre, Charles, 1820-1880

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Charles Negre was born on 9 May 1820 in Grasse, France. He was originally a painter and studied under Paul Delaroche. In 1844, like many of his contemporaries, Negre began experimenting with photography as an aid to his painting. He then began to photograph monuments, cathedrals, buildings, and landscapes, and eventually became known for his work in portraiture. Charles Negre died on 16 January 1880 in Grasse, France. From the description of Charles Negre salt print and negative, cir...