Île Saint-Louis in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe

Charles Nègre (1820-1880)

Charles Nègre Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

1. Charles Nègre Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Peintre, photographe, heliograveur
A vècu et travaillé dans cet immeuble de 1850 à 1863

Hommage de la ville de Grasse où il naquit et mourut

(English translation:)

Painter, photographer, heliograver
Lived and worked in this building from 1850 to 1863

In homage by the City of Grasse, where he was born and died

Erected by Ville de Grass.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 48° 51.182′ N, 2° 21.304′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Île Saint-Louis. Marker is on Quai de Bourbon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21 Quai de Bourbon, Paris, Île-de-France 75004, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Camille Claudel (within shouting distance of this marker); Emile Bernard (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); André Dignimont (about 120 meters away); Felix Arvers (about

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180 meters away); Jean de la Ville de Mirmont (about 180 meters away); Square Jean XXIII (about 210 meters away); Marie Curie (about 240 meters away); Rene Cassin (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paris.

Also see . . . Charles Nègre (Wikipedia).

Overview: Charles Nègre (9 May 1820 – 16 January 1880) was a pioneering photographer, born in Grasse, France. He studied under the painters Paul Delaroche, Ingres and Drolling before establishing his own studio at 21 Quai Bourbon on the Île Saint-Louis, Paris.

(Submitted on January 29, 2023.)

Charles Nègre Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

2. Charles Nègre Marker - wide view

Charles Nègre Marker - wider view, looking west on Quai de Bourbon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 26, 2022

3. Charles Nègre Marker - wider view, looking west on Quai de Bourbon

Charles Nègre self-portait image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Charles Nègre (via Wikimedia Commons), 1860

4. Charles Nègre self-portait

Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.