La Colombe et Le Tigre.  Ma collection de photographies de la Comtesse de Castiglione

La Colombe et Le Tigre. Ma collection de photographies de la Comtesse de Castiglione

Pierre-Louis PiersonWW-1860-160012

David Hunter McAlpin Fund, 1975

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1860

Artist

Pierre-Louis Pierson
Pierre-Louis Pierson

Photography

Pierre-Louis Pierson was a French photographer active in the mid-nineteenth century, known for his portrait work and experimental use of albumen prints and hand-coloring techniques. Working during photography's formative decades, he developed a distinctive approach to studio portraiture that emphasized refinement and careful manipulation of light and chemical process. His work represents a pivotal moment in photography's transition from scientific documentation to artistic practice.

Paris

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WW-1861-160011

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1860
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Pierre-Louis Pierson

Pierre-Louis Pierson

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