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In short
Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855) is the Félix Nadar painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. After it, the eye goes to Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889). Among the 261 works of Félix Nadar in our catalog, these 100 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe. Taken in 1855 by the masterful lens of Nadar, this photograph transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully preserved moment of intellectual repose. The composition centers on Dumas’s upper torso, presenting him with an air that is both formal for its…
Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness, it's an intimate revelation of the legendary actress herself, radiating both vulnerability and formidable strength. The photograph, executed with the meticulous precision characteristic of Nadar’s work, offers a rare glimpse into Bernhardt’s carefully constructed stage persona, yet simultaneously hints at the woman…
Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance. Executed in 1889, this albumen print captures the legendary actress at the height of her career, embodying the formidable figure of Byzantine empress Theodora within Victorien Sardou's dramatic play. Tournachon, already a master of capturing fleeting expressions and atmospheric detail, here utilizes…
In the quiet, silvered depths of Gaspard Félix Tournachon’s 1865 masterpiece, “Paul and His Dog,” we encounter a scene that transcends the boundaries of mere photography to become a profound meditation on the human condition. Captured during a period of immense historical upheaval, this work serves as an intimate window into a moment of stillness amidst the encro
We are looking at Égouts De Paris, a work produced by Nadar in 1861. This photograph captures the subterranean reality of Paris, France, focusing specifically on the city's sewer system. It is a rare glimpse into a space that remained hidden from the public eye during the mid-nineteenth century.
Félix Nadar’s “Pierrot the Photographer,” created in 1854, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously constructed tableau vivant—a staged scene brimming with quiet observation and subtle commentary on the burgeoning world of photography. The image immediately draws the eye to Pierrot, a figure both familiar and unsettlingly modern, holding a camera poised as if capturing not just a likeness but an essence. He embodies the nascent spirit of the photographer…
A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix Nadar. More than just a likeness, this portrait offers a window into the soul of a musical innovator and reflects the burgeoning field of photography at the turn of the century. The image presents Debussy in a three-quarter view, his gaze directly…
Gustave Doré1855
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Charles Baudelaire1855
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Alexander Dumas Père1855
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Honoré Daumier1855
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Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot1855
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Félix Nadar1854
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Pierrot pleading1854
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Gustave Courbet1850
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Charles Deburau, Pierrot listening1855
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Gustave Doré1855
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Charles Baudelaire1855
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Pierrot Climbing Through a Window1854
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Félix Nadar Indian like1863
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Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Junie in "Britannicus" by Jean Racine1860
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Michail Bakunin1860
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Mikhail Bakunin1860
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Égouts De Paris1861
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Théophile Gautier1857
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Paul Nadar1862
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Égouts De Paris1861
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Self-Portrait1860
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Égouts De Paris1861 · Julius Böhler AG
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Hermaphrodite1860
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Égouts De Paris1861
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Self Portrait1860
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Mikhail Bakunin in the Middle of His Career1860
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Égouts De Paris1861
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Égouts De Paris1861
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Catacombes De Paris1861
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Charles Baudelaire1862
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Hermaphrodite1860
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Hermaphrodite1860
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Nadar Lying On A Bench With A Cat1860
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Gustave Courbet1860
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Self Portrait in American Indian Costume1863
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon1860
55
Gustave Courbet1860
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Seated Model, Partially Draped1859
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Gioacchino Rossini1857
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Gioacchino Rossini1856
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Gustave Doré1867
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Sarah Bernhardt1865
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Alphonse Daudet1866
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Edouard Manet1867
63
George Sand1870
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Victor Hugo1870
65
Victor Hugo1870
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George Sand1864
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Gustave Flaubert1869
68
George Sand1870
69
George Sand1864
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George Sand1865
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Pierre-Joseph Proudhon1865
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1877
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1877
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1878
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1878
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1878
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Duchesse Marguerita De Madrid1878
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La Grande-duchesse De Toscane Et La Duchesse De Madrid1878
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Sarah Bernhardt as Dona Sol in 'Hernani'1877
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Carlist Claimant Carlos VII (centre, bearded) with Members of His General Staff and Soldiers During the Third Carlist War, Probably near Tolosa1875
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Jules Verne1878
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Edmond De Goncourt1877
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Édouard Manet1880
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Emile Zola1885
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Gustave Doré Photographed at His Deathbed1883
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Sarah Bernhardt1880
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Gustave Doré1883
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Honoré Daumier1884
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Victor Hugo1885
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Sarah Bernhardt as Floria Tosca in Sardou's Play 'La Tosca' ( act 1)1887
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Jane Pierny Dans Champignol Au Théâtre Des Nouveautés1892
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Alphonse Daudet1891
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Alexander III., With Xenia, Olga, the Tsarevich Nikolaj, Georg, Michael and the Tsarina Marie1886
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Paul Nadar, Photographie Prise Le 26 Décembre 18881888
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Charles Gounod1890
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Auguste Rodin1891
97
Franz Liszt1886
98
Stéphane Mallarmé1890
99
Guy De Maupassant1888
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Guy De Maupassant1888
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
Cele 4 muzee care dețin cele mai multe dintre picturile de pe această pagină.
| Muzeu | Oraș | Lucrări lui Félix Nadar | Picturi din această listă |
|---|---|---|---|
 J. Paul Getty Museum |
Los Angeles | 3 | Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 1 | Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) |
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 1 | Pierrot the Photographer |
| Julius Böhler AG | Starnberg | 1 | Égouts De Paris |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe. Taken in 1855 by the masterful lens of Nadar, this photograph transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully preserved moment of intellectual repose. The composition centers on Dumas’s upper torso, presenting him with an air that is both formal for its…
Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness, it's an intimate revelation of the legendary actress herself, radiating both vulnerability and formidable strength. The photograph, executed with the meticulous precision characteristic of Nadar’s work, offers a rare glimpse into Bernhardt’s carefully constructed stage persona, yet simultaneously hints at the woman…
Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance. Executed in 1889, this albumen print captures the legendary actress at the height of her career, embodying the formidable figure of Byzantine empress Theodora within Victorien Sardou's dramatic play. Tournachon, already a master of capturing fleeting expressions and atmospheric detail, here utilizes…
A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix Nadar. More than just a likeness, this portrait offers a window into the soul of a musical innovator and reflects the burgeoning field of photography at the turn of the century. The image presents Debussy in a three-quarter view, his gaze directly…
Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855), Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889) come next.
35 years old: Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) dates from 1855, and Félix Nadar was born in 1820.
Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870), Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog, Égouts De Paris, Pierrot the Photographer, portraits François Guizot, portraits Gioacchino Rossini, Eugène Viollet le Duc și Claude Debussy. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 261 works by Félix Nadar, dated from 1850 to 1908.
Mostly in J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles), Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland) și Musée d'Orsay (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1860s: 44 of the 100 works on this page were made then, Sarah Bernhardt among them.
On this page, the earliest is Gustave Courbet (1850) and the latest Claude Debussy (1908).
Photography (13), Portrait (11) și Victorian era (7), across the 100 works on this page.
Black and White Photography, for 3 of the 100 works on this page.
Pictorialism, judging by the originals on this page.
Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou și Paul and His Dog: the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles holds 3 of the works on this page.
Yes, as a reproduction: the original stays in its museum, but any painting on this page can be painted by hand for you, made to order one at a time, from the painting's own page.
