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Mayer and Pierson — Napoleon III

Mayer and Pierson

Napoleon III

1860

Captured by one of Europe's most prestigious photographic studios, the formal imperial portrait exemplifies the dignified aesthetic of Second Empire official photography.

Medium
Albumen print

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Mayer and Pierson, Napoleon III, 1860

Captured by one of Europe's most prestigious photographic studios, the formal imperial portrait exemplifies the dignified aesthetic of Second Empire official photography.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1860
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Monochrome, Photography, French, Albumen Print, Historical, Portrait, Victorian Era, Political Figure

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