Disdéri
(1819-1889), PhotographerArtist associated with 220 portraits
Born in France in 1819, Disderi was responsible for the introduction and popularisation of the carte-de-visite sized photograph in France. Cartes-de-visite were smaller, cheaper portrait photographs which were, therefore, more readily available for public consumption. The images were often mounted on card and exchanged with friends as 'calling cards'. In 1854, Disderi opened the biggest and grandest portrait studio in Paris. He was tremendously successful throughout the 1850s and 1860s. Indeed, it was rumoured that Napoleon III had halted his troops in front of the studio as they departed for war in 1859 so that he might have his likeness captured. Disderi died in 1889.
Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1860
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Philip Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1860
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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Rosa Bonheur with three unknown sitters
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, early 1860s
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Marietta Alboni, Countess Pepoli (née Maria Anna Marzia)
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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Sidney Herbert, 1st Baron Herbert of Lea
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1860
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by Disdéri
gelatin carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, early 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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Margaret (née McLean), Lady Lockhart
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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Lady Marian Wilbraham (née Browne)
by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Disdéri
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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