Nadar Collection

First Aerial Photo
The first aerial photograph showing the Place de l Etoile, Paris, taken by Nadar in 1858 from an altitude of 520 meters in a tethered balloon. (Photo by Nadar/Getty Images)

Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving
THE GIANT BALLOON, 1863. Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving

LOUIS PASTEUR (1822-1895). French chemist and microbiologist. Photographed by Nadar in 1889

G-F Tournachon Ka Nadar
NADAR, proper name Gaspar-Felix Tournachon French photographer, balloonist &c

Zola / Nadar Photo
EMILE ZOLA French novelist

George Sand / Nadar Photo
GEORGE SAND Amandine-Aurore-Lucile Dudevant, nee Dupin French writer

Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. Artist: Nadar
Claude Debussy (1862-1918), French composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Felix Nadar, half-length portrait, standing in the basket of a balloon, holding binoculars. Date 1897

Literature. The french writer Theophile Gautier. Photo by Felix Nadar (1856). Postcard, France, c.1900 (b/w photo)
3434009 Literature. The french writer Theophile Gautier. Photo by Felix Nadar (1856). Postcard, France, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Litterature. L'ecrivain francais Theophile Gautier. Coll)

Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'
3732777 Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant' which made its debut in Paris)

Literature. The french writer Alphonse Daudet. Photo by Paul Nadar, c.1880 (b/w photo)
3433995 Literature. The french writer Alphonse Daudet. Photo by Paul Nadar, c.1880 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Litterature. L'ecrivain francais Alphonse Daudet. Coll. Part. Literature)

French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar
2911709 French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar; (add.info.: French caricature of photographer and balloonist Nadar, standing next to his camera and holding a quill pen in right hand)

Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'
3732763 Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant' which made its debut in Paris)

Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'
3732778 Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon 'Le Geant' which made its debut in Paris)

Élisabeth, Countess Greffulhe (1860-1952) wearing the Lily Dress created by Worth, 1896
Elisabeth, Countess Greffulhe (1860-1952) wearing the Lily Dress created by Worth, 1896. Private 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

Portrait of Louis Candide Boulanger (1806-1867), Third Quarter of 19th cen.. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)
Portrait of Louis Candide Boulanger (1806-1867), Third Quarter of 19th century. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Henri Vieuxtemps (1820-1881), 1855-1859. Private Collection

Portrait of Marie-Henri Beyle, dit Stendhal (1783-1842) in 1840, ca 1855. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)
Portrait of Marie-Henri Beyle, dit Stendhal (1783-1842) in 1840, ca 1855. Private Collection

Portrait of pianist and composer Alfred Quidant (1815-1893), 1855-1859. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)
Portrait of pianist and composer Alfred Quidant (1815-1893), 1855-1859. Private Collection

Portrait of Jules Renard (1864-1910), 1861-1869. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)
Portrait of Jules Renard (1864-1910), 1861-1869. Private Collection

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

Portrait of Madame Marie de Régnier, née de Hérédia, 1889. Creator: Nadar, Paul (1856-1939)
Portrait of Madame Marie de Regnier, nee de Heredia, 1889. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), ca 1867. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Félix (1820-1910)
Portrait of Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880), ca 1867. Private Collection

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

Portrait of Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), 1891. Found in the Collection of Muse e Rodin, Paris

Jean-Francois Berthelier Comedian Nadar Gaspard Felix
Jean-Francois Berthelier, Comedian; Nadar, Gaspard Felix Tournachon (French, 1820 - 1910); Paris, France; 1856 - 1859; Salted paper print; 24.2 × 18.9 cm (9 1, 2 × 7 7, 16 in.)

Caricature of Joseph Mery, French writer
Caricature of Joseph Mery (1797-1866), French writer, journalist, playwright and librettist, by Nadar and Riou. Date: 1859

Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar, French photographer
Gaspard-Felix Tournachon (1820-1910), aka Nadar, French photographer, caricaturist, journalist and balloonist. Date: circa 1860s

Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar
2757502 Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art. Photography. The french photographer Nadar)

L'assiette au beurre n'219 du 10 june 1905: Misery of the horse by Nadar (print)
JEB4886950 L assiette au beurre n'219 du 10 june 1905: Misery of the horse by Nadar (print) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 31, 2x24

Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving)
1730124 Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info)

selfportrait of Nadar, c. 1859
1707561 selfportrait of Nadar, c.1859 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: selfportrait of Nadar, c.1859); French, out of copyright

Portrait of the author Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897), ca 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustave Dore, 1856-1858. Creator: Nadar, Gaspard-Felix (1820-1910)
Portrait of Gustave Dore, 1856-1858. Private Collection

Portrait of Roger de Beauvoir (1806-1866), 1855-1859. Creator: Nadar
Portrait of Roger de Beauvoir (1806-1866), 1855-1859. Private Collection

Portrait of Ernest Legouve(1807-1903), 1861-1869. Creator: Nadar
Portrait of Ernest Legouve (1807-1903), 1861-1869. Private Collection

Portrait of Emile Augier (1820-1889), 1857. Creator: Nadar
Portrait of Emile Augier (1820-1889), 1857. Private Collection

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 the opera singer Rosine Stoltz (1815-1903), 1855-1859. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Francois Coppee (1842-1908), c. 1875. Private Collection

Portrait of Theodore Rousseau (1812-1867), 1855-1859. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Ernesto Camillo Sivori (1815-1894), 1854-1855. Private Collection

Portrait of Charles Daubigny (1817-1878), 1861-1869. Creator: Nadar
Portrait of Charles Daubigny (1817-1878), 1861-1869. Private Collection

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

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"Nadar: Capturing the Essence of Time through Photography" Step into the world of Nadar, a visionary photographer who revolutionized the art of capturing moments. In 1863, he astounded the world with his first aerial photo, showcasing a breathtaking view from above. The Crystal Palace in London served as a backdrop to Nadar's Le Geant balloon exhibition, immortalized in an exquisite wood engraving. Throughout his illustrious career, Nadar captured iconic figures that shaped history. In 1889, he photographed Louis Pasteur, the brilliant French chemist and microbiologist whose groundbreaking discoveries saved countless lives. This portrait stands as a testament to Nadar's ability to capture not only physical appearances but also the essence of his subjects' brilliance. Known by many names including G-F Tournachon Ka Nadar and simply "Nadar, " this multifaceted artist had an eye for beauty beyond photography. His lens turned towards literary giants like Zola and George Sand, immortalizing their spirits through captivating portraits that revealed their inner worlds. Nadar's talent extended beyond individuals; he effortlessly portrayed artistic genius too. Claude Debussy, renowned French composer known for his ethereal melodies and harmonies found himself under Nadar's gaze. Through this photograph emerged not just Debussy's image but also an insight into his musical soul. Felix Nadar himself became part of his own photographic narrative when he stood confidently in the basket of a hot air balloon - symbolic of his adventurous spirit and relentless pursuit of innovation within photography. But it wasn't just famous faces that caught Nadar's attention; caricatures brought humor to life through Joseph Mery’s exaggerated features depicted by this masterful photographer-turned-artist. Auguste Rodin was another subject who fell under Nadar’s spellbinding lens in 1891 – capturing both Rodin’s external appearance and inner passion that fueled some of history’s most celebrated sculptures.