Monday, September 17, 2012

Nicéphore Niépce


Nicéphore Niépce

A) Three or more specifics about his life: 
  • He's a French inventor
  • He could not draw/ wasn't good at it
  • His son had to draw for him


B) What photography was he known for? The first photograph

C) What was noteworthy and important about this photograph? It was the first photograph that was taken.

D) Where was the photo taken? At Saint-Loup-de-Varennes

E) How long did it take to make the exposure? 8 hours

F) What year was the photo taken? 1826


*Extra Credit: Where is the photo housed/kept today? The first photograph is currently kept in Germany for exhibition, and it will be back on display at the Ransom Center in February 2013.




First Photograph

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