Charles Reutlinger
(1816-1881), PhotographerArtist associated with 54 portraits
The founder of one of the most prominent Parisian photographic establishments, Reutlinger Studios, which operated from 1850 to 1937. The Reutlingers were a French family of German descent. The family photographic business was founded in Paris by Charles Reutlinger, and the studio became famous for its portraits of the actors, artists, musicians, composers, opera singers and ballet dancers of the period. In 1880, Charles handed over the studio to his brother, Emile Reutlinger.
by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
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by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870
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by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870
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by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870
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by Charles Reutlinger
hand-coloured albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
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by Charles Reutlinger, after Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s (1860s)
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by Etienne Neurdein, possibly after Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
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Sarah Bernhardt as Doña Maria in 'Ruy Blas'
by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
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Jean Frédéric Maximilien de Waldeck
by Charles Reutlinger
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1872
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Nellie Melba as Ophelia in 'Hamlet'
by Charles Reutlinger
albumen print, circa 1889
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Emilia Yznaga as Cydalise of the Comedie Italienne from the time of Louis XV
by Charles Reutlinger, photogravure by Walker & Boutall
photogravure, 1897; published 1899
NPG Ax41210
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Neill Menneer
10 January 2021, 18:39
Charles Reutlinger started photo studio in Paris on Boul Montmatre and produced many postcards etc of demi monde