Porte-Saint-Martin in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Le Diorama de Daguerre
Ici s'elevaient de 1822 a 1839 le diorama de Daguerre et le laboratoire où celui-ci perfectionnant l'invention de Joseph Nicéphore Niépce découvrit le daguerréotype
Here was located from 1822 to 1839 Daguerre's diorama and his laboratory in which while perfecting the invention of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce he created the daguerreotype.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 48° 52.117′ N, 2° 21.8′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Porte-Saint-Martin. It is at the intersection of Rue Léon Jouhaux and Place de la République, on the right when traveling east on Rue Léon Jouhaux. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 Place de la République, Paris, Île-de-France 75010, France. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a French colony and also the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jean Sulpice (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Wauxhall (within shouting distance of this marker); La Comité Parisien de la Libération (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Bourse du Travail (about 90 meters away); Yves Toudic (about 150 meters away); Louis and Germaine Joinet (about 210 meters away); Pierre Mendes France (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Albert Marcadé (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.
Also see . . .
1. Daguerre's Diorama: A Precursor to the Daguerreotype. Lomography website entry (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Louis Daguerre. Wikipedia entry:
Excerpt: Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre (18 November 1787 – 10 July 1851) was a French artist and photographer, recognized for his invention of the eponymous daguerreotype process of photography. He became known as one of the fathers of photography. Though he is most famous for his contributions to photography, he was also an accomplished painter, scenic designer, and a developer of the diorama theatre.(Submitted on January 10, 2023.)
Additional keywords. Photography
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

