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Nicephore Niepce, French inventor
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Nicephore Niepce, French inventor
Nicephore Niepce (1765-1833), one of the French inventors of photography. Niepce developed a process he called heliography in the 1820s. He later worked on other photographic techniques with Louis Daguerre. This bronze statue was erected in Niepces birthplace of Chalon-sur-Saone, France, and unveiled on 21 June 1885. It was cast to a design by the French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Claude Eugene Guillaume. Niepce is holding a photographic plate in his left hand, with an early camera at lower right. Artwork from the seventh volume (first period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1820s 1885 1891 7th Volume Annual Volume Birth Place Bronze Camera Early France French Invention Inventor La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Memorial Monument Photographer Photographic Photographic Plate Photography Pioneer Pioneering Popular Science Sculpture Seventh Volume Statue Surname N Volume 7 Weekly Chalon Chalon Sur Saone Mono Chrome Nicephore Niepce
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This print captures the essence of Nicephore Niepce, a pioneering French inventor who played a significant role in the birth of photography. The bronze statue, located in his birthplace of Chalon-sur-Saone, France, serves as a timeless tribute to his groundbreaking contributions. Created by renowned sculptor Jean-Baptiste Claude Eugene Guillaume, this magnificent artwork was unveiled on 21 June 1885. In the image, Niepce stands tall with pride, holding a photographic plate in his left hand while an early camera rests at his side. His gaze reflects determination and curiosity as he gazes into the future he helped shape. This monochrome illustration from La Science Illustree's seventh volume (1891) beautifully encapsulates the historical significance of Niepce's invention. As one of the inventors of photography alongside Louis Daguerre, Niepce developed heliography in the 1820s before venturing into other photographic techniques. His relentless pursuit of technological advancements paved the way for modern-day photography. This photograph not only pays homage to Niepce's genius but also highlights his lasting impact on art and technology. It serves as a reminder that innovation knows no boundaries and that pioneers like Nicephore Niepce continue to inspire generations with their remarkable achievements.
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