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Dumas, Alexandre. (1802–1870) [Petit, Pierre. (1832–1909)]. Original Photograph.
Original silver gelatin portrait photograph of the distinguished French novelist, author of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Photographed by Pierre Petit, Paris, ca. 1865, printed somewhat later. Unsigned. Sight 8.25 x 10 inches (20.9 x 25.4 cm.); matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.25 inches (36.2 x 41.3 cm.). Silvering throughout, mild marks to upper left and right, tipped to rigid backing (easily removed) and overall in fine condition.
Pierre Petit began his experimental career as a photographer making daguerreotypes. A pioneer in photography, he was one of the first to successfully use electric light in his portraits. Some of Petit's additional "firsts" include his attempts at underwater photography and printing photographs on fabric.
A prolific portraitist, Petit's straightforward style and willingness to photograph on location, as opposed to working strictly out of a studio, made him a photographer of choice for a growing list of patrons. In 1861, Petit included a series of portraits of writers in the publication Galerie des illustrations contemporaines that he used to advertise his services.
A prolific portraitist, Petit's straightforward style and willingness to photograph on location, as opposed to working strictly out of a studio, made him a photographer of choice for a growing list of patrons. In 1861, Petit included a series of portraits of writers in the publication Galerie des illustrations contemporaines that he used to advertise his services.
Dumas, Alexandre. (1802–1870) [Petit, Pierre. (1832–1909)]. Original Photograph.
Original silver gelatin portrait photograph of the distinguished French novelist, author of such historical classics as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers, and The Man in the Iron Mask. Photographed by Pierre Petit, Paris, ca. 1865, printed somewhat later. Unsigned. Sight 8.25 x 10 inches (20.9 x 25.4 cm.); matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 16.25 inches (36.2 x 41.3 cm.). Silvering throughout, mild marks to upper left and right, tipped to rigid backing (easily removed) and overall in fine condition.
Pierre Petit began his experimental career as a photographer making daguerreotypes. A pioneer in photography, he was one of the first to successfully use electric light in his portraits. Some of Petit's additional "firsts" include his attempts at underwater photography and printing photographs on fabric.
A prolific portraitist, Petit's straightforward style and willingness to photograph on location, as opposed to working strictly out of a studio, made him a photographer of choice for a growing list of patrons. In 1861, Petit included a series of portraits of writers in the publication Galerie des illustrations contemporaines that he used to advertise his services.
A prolific portraitist, Petit's straightforward style and willingness to photograph on location, as opposed to working strictly out of a studio, made him a photographer of choice for a growing list of patrons. In 1861, Petit included a series of portraits of writers in the publication Galerie des illustrations contemporaines that he used to advertise his services.