Mande Collection

Girl from Mali with wonderful beads and headdress
Young Soninke Girl from Mali wearing wonderful beads and beaded headdress. The Soninke (also called Sarakole, Seraculeh, or Serahuli)

Guinea, Africa - A Susu Girl
A girl of the Susu tribe (Soussou) in Guinea, West Africa. The Susu are a major Mande ethnic group and are descendants of the thirteenth century Mali Empire. Date: 1910

Two Senegalese soldiers serving in the French Army as infantrymen, France, June 22
2606728 Two Senegalese soldiers serving in the French Army as infantrymen, France, June 22, 1917 (autochrome) by Castelnau, Paul (1880-1944); (add.info.: They are Bambara (Bamana or Banmana)

(1789-1851). Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre. French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. Daguerreotype, c1848
LOUIS J. M. DAGUERRE (1789-1851). Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre. French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. Daguerreotype, c1848

NIEPCE, Joseph-Nicephore (1765-1833). French inventor, most noted as one of the inventors of photography. Engraving

Daguerreotype made in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre of a Paris boulevard
DAGUERREOTYPE, 1838. Daguerreotype made in 1838 by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre of a Paris boulevard, the first photograph to show a human being

Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre. French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. French lithograph, mid-19th century
LOUIS DAGUERRE (1789-1851). Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre. French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. French lithograph, mid-19th century

Daguerreotype (1839). FRANCE. Paris. Conservatoire National des Arts et M鴩 ers (National Conservatory of Arts and Trades)

Louis Daguerr
LOUIS JACQUES MANDE DAGUERRE, French artist and pioneer of photography : inventor of the daguerrotype which was for a time the cutting edge of photographic technology. Date: 1789 - 1851

LOUIS J. M. DAGUERRE (1789-1851). French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype
LOUIS J.M. DAGUERRE (1789-1851). French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. Photograph by Jean-Baptiste Sabatier-Blot, 1844

LOUIS DAGUERRE (1789-1751). Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre. French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype

(1789-1851). French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. Daguerre discovering the daguerreotype process
LOUIS J.M. DAGUERRE (1789-1851). French painter and inventor of the daguerreotype. Daguerre discovering the daguerreotype process: American engraving, 19th century

DAGUERRE, Louis-Jacques-Mande (1787-1851). French inventor that improved the photography. Litography

Armand Carrel Honoured
At the cimetiere de Saint- Mande, a crowd pay homage to Armand Carrel, a fervent republican who died of his wounds after a duel with Girardin

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"Mande: A Journey Through Time and Culture" In the heart of Mali, a young girl adorned with magnificent beads and an exquisite headdress captures the essence culture. Her vibrant presence echoes the rich heritage that has shaped this region for centuries. The story begins with Joseph-Nicephore Niepce, a visionary French inventor whose pioneering work laid the foundation for modern photography. Little did he know that his revolutionary techniques would one day capture the beauty of a Susu girl from Guinea, Africa. Fast forward to France in 22nd June, where two Senegalese soldiers proudly serve in the French Army as infantrymen. Their unwavering dedication exemplifies not only their personal bravery but also highlights the historical ties between France and its African colonies. Enter Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre, another brilliant mind hailing from France. As both a painter and inventor, Daguerre introduced us to daguerreotype - an art form that forever changed how we perceive images. His innovation allowed us to witness history through captivating photographs like never before. Through Daguerre's lens, we catch a glimpse of Paris boulevard in 1838 - humanity's first photographic encounter with itself. This groundbreaking moment immortalized by Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre showcases not only his genius but also our collective fascination with capturing life's fleeting moments. As time passes, Mande continues to inspire artists and inventors alike. From wood engravings depicting Louis Jacques Mande Daguerre's brilliance to American interpretations in 1881; his legacy lives on as an emblematic figure who bridged cultures through artistry and invention. Meticulously crafted by visionaries like Niepce and Daguerre, "Mande" encapsulates more than just names or places – it embodies a profound connection between diverse cultures across continents, and is a testament to human ingenuity and our innate desire to capture and preserve the beauty that surrounds us.