Charles Nègre

Charles Nègre pioneered early photography, capturing Parisian street life and architectural grandeur with his innovative techniques.

ABOUT

Born in Grasse, France, Charles Nègre (1820–1880) was a pivotal figure in early photography, initially training as a painter under masters like Paul Delaroche and Ingres. Delaroche, recognizing photography's potential as a tool for artistic research, encouraged his students to explore the new medium. Nègre embraced this, starting with daguerreotypes before mastering the calotype process. Nègre quickly distinguished himself with his technical skill and artistic vision. His "C…

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NOTABLE WORKS

The Asylum at Vincennes 1854 · Cleveland Museum of Art Chartres Cathedral: Right Door of the Royal Portal with Our Lady of Chartres 1857 · Cleveland Museum of Art The Tiber, Tuileries Garden, Paris 1859 · Cleveland Museum of Art Leda and the swan 1850 · The Provence Art and History Museum Asile impériale de Vincennes: la bibliothèque 1858 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art Spartan Soldier 1859 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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INFLUENCES

Influenced by

Paul DelarocheAcademic Painting Jean-Auguste-Dominique IngresNeoclassicism

Influenced

Gustave Le GrayEarly Photography Henri Le SecqEarly Photography