Nadar Felix Collection

Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. Creator: Nadar
Viollet-Le-Duc, between 1876 and 1884. From Book: Galerie Contemporaine

Self-Portrait in Indian Costume, c.1863. Creator: Nadar
Self-Portrait in Indian Costume, c.1863

Nadar (known as Felix Tournachon, 1820-1910), photographer, aeronaut, draftsman and writer, 1890. Creator: Georges Mita
Nadar (known as Felix Tournachon, 1820-1910), photographer, aeronaut, draftsman and writer, 1890

[Standing Female Nude], 1860-61. Creator: Nadar
[Standing Female Nude], 1860-61

Portrait du Prince Adam Georges Czartorisky, d apres Nadar, c. 1857, printed 1982. [Portrait of Polish nobleman, statesman, diplomat and author Adam Jerzy Czartoryski]

Portrait de Theophile Gautier d apres Nadar, c. 1857, printed 1982. [Portrait of Theophile Gautier after Nadar]. Photogravure, from the portfolio " Charles Negre: treize heliogravures"

Portrait de Jules Janin d Apres Nadar, c. 1857, printed 1982. Creator: Charles Negre
Portrait de Jules Janin d Apres Nadar, c. 1857, printed 1982. [Portrait of Jules Janin after Nadar]. Photogravure, from the portfolio " Charles Negre: treize heliogravures", 1854-1857

Portrait of La Fontaine, c. 1854-1860. Creator: Nadar
Portrait of La Fontaine, c. 1854-1860. Salted paper print

Edmond de Goncourt (French writer and critic, 1822-1896), c. 1853/76. Creator: Nadar
Edmond de Goncourt (French writer and critic, 1822-1896), c. 1853/76. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Thiers, c. 1870. Creator: Nadar
Thiers, c. 1870. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 1

Theodore Barriere, c. 1853/73. Creator: Nadar
Theodore Barriere, c. 1853/73. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880 / 89. Creator: Nadar
Le Geant, Champ de Mars, October 18, 1863, probably printed 1880/89. Crowds at the launch of The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

Le Neptune, Place Saint-Pierre aMontmartre, September 23, 1870. Creator: Nadar
Le Neptune, Place Saint-Pierre a Montmartre, September 23, 1870. The Neptune leaves during the Siege of Paris, carrying 125 kg (276 lb) of mail. Gelatin silver printing out print

Gustave Dore, 1856 / 58. Creator: Nadar
Gustave Dore, 1856/58. Albumen print

Isaac Pereire, c. 1853/76. Creator: Nadar
Isaac Pereire, c. 1853/76. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Gondinet, 1853/76. Creator: Nadar
Gondinet, 1853/76. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Georges Sand (born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, French novelist, 1804-1876), 1864. Creator: Nadar
Georges Sand (born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin, French novelist, 1804-1876), 1864. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 2

Francois Coppee (French poet and novelist, 1842-1908), c. 1876. Creator: Nadar
Francois Coppee (French poet and novelist, 1842-1908), c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 2

F. de Lesseps, c. 1876. Creator: Nadar
F. de Lesseps, c. 1876. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 1

Francis Plante (French pianist, 1839-1934), 1865/73. Creator: Nadar
Francis Plante (French pianist, 1839-1934), 1865/73. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Ferdinand Fabre, 1853/76. Creator: Nadar
Ferdinand Fabre, 1853/76. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Elie-Louis, duc Decazes (French statesman and diplomat, 1819-1886), c. 1853/77. Creator: Nadar
Elie-Louis, duc Decazes (French statesman and diplomat, 1819-1886), c. 1853/77. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 2

Eugene Scribe, c. 1858. Creator: Nadar
Eugene Scribe, c. 1858. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879), volume 8

Ernest Legouve, 1853/76. Creator: Nadar
Ernest Legouve, 1853/76. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1876), volume 3

Edmond About, c. 1853/79. Creator: Nadar
Edmond About, c. 1853/79. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1879), volume 8

Champfleury (born Jules Francois Felix Fleury-Husson, French critic and novelist, 1821-1889), c. 1855 Creator: Nadar
Champfleury (born Jules Francois Felix Fleury-Husson, French critic and novelist, 1821-1889), c. 1855/59. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire

Baron Isidore Justin Severin Taylor (Belgian playwright and travel writer, 1789-1878), 1872/75. Creator: Nadar
Baron Isidore Justin Severin Taylor (Belgian playwright and travel writer, 1789-1878), 1872/75. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877)

Mme. Pape-Carpantier, 1853/78. Creator: Nadar
Mme. Pape-Carpantier, 1853/78. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Louis Figuier, 1853/77. Creator: Nadar
Louis Figuier, 1853/77. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 4

Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. Creator: Nadar
Interior of Le Geant Inflating, 1863. The Giant, a balloon commissioned by French photographer Nadar and built by Eugene Godard

Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (French architect, 1814-1879), 1878. Creator: Nadar
Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (French architect, 1814-1879), 1878. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Antoine Gustave Droz (French writer, 1832-1895), c. 1853/72. Creator: Nadar
Antoine Gustave Droz (French writer, 1832-1895), c. 1853/72. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1877), volume 4

Self-Portrait with Wife Ernestine in a Balloon Gondola, c. 1865, printed c. 1890

Caricature of Henri Mürger, 1849-61. Creator: Nadar
Caricature of Henri Murger, 1849-61

Pierrot in pain, ca. 1854-55. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot in pain, ca. 1854-55

Jean-Francois Millet, 1856-58, printed ca. 1900. Creator: Nadar
Jean-Francois Millet, 1856-58, printed ca. 1900

Catacombs, Paris, April 1862. Creator: Nadar
Catacombs, Paris, April 1862

[Self-Portrait in Costume], 1862-64. Creator: Nadar
[Self-Portrait in Costume], 1862-64

Theophile Gautier, ca. 1856. Creator: Nadar
Theophile Gautier, ca. 1856

Pierrot Running, 1854-55. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot Running, 1854-55

Gioacchino Rossini, March 1856. Creator: Nadar
Gioacchino Rossini, March 1856

Pierrot Laughing, 1855. Creator: Nadar
Pierrot Laughing, 1855

Eugene Pelletan, 1855-59. Creator: Nadar
Eugene Pelletan, 1855-59

Jules Janin, ca. 1856. Creator: Nadar
Jules Janin, ca. 1856

[Seated Model, Partially Draped], 1856-59. Creator: Nadar
[Seated Model, Partially Draped], 1856-59

[Paul Nadar at the Breast of His Wet Nurse], 1856. Creator: Nadar
[Paul Nadar at the Breast of His Wet Nurse], 1856

[Album Containing Photographs, Engravings, Drawings, and Publications Pertaining to Alexandre Dumas], November 1855

[Draped Standing Nude], 1856-59. Creator: Nadar
[Draped Standing Nude], 1856-59

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"Nadar Felix: A Glimpse into the World of a Pioneering Photographer" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating works of Nadar Felix, a renowned photographer from the 19th century. With his lens, he captured not only moments frozen in time but also the essence and spirit of his subjects. One such masterpiece is "[Standing Female Nude], 1860-61. " In this striking photograph, Nadar skillfully portrays the beauty and vulnerability of a woman's form. The play of light and shadows adds depth to her curves, making it an exquisite study of human anatomy. In "Portrait du Prince Adam Georges Czartorisky, " we see Nadar's ability to capture regality on film. Printed years later in 1982, this portrait exudes elegance as it immortalizes Prince Czartorisky with grace and dignity. Nadar was also known for his portraits that depicted influential figures like Theophile Gautier and Jules Janin. These prints from 1857 offer us a glimpse into their lives during that era. Through these photographs, we witness their personalities shining through their expressions. Among Nadar's notable works is "Portrait de La Fontaine, " created between 1854-1860. This photograph pays homage to one of France's most celebrated writers by capturing his intellectual aura with great finesse. Not limited to portraiture alone, Nadar ventured into various genres with equal mastery. His photograph titled "Le Geant" captures an awe-inspiring moment at Champ de Mars in October 18, 1863 – showcasing both his technical skills and artistic vision. Another remarkable piece is "Gustave Dore" from 1856/58 where Nadar showcases his talent for capturing emotion within stillness. Dore's intense gaze speaks volumes about his creative genius while highlighting Nadar's ability to reveal hidden depths through photography. Nadar's lens also turned towards the political landscape of his time.