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Adolphe Braun, artist, PHOTOGRAPHER
French, 1812 - 1877
Peonies and Bleeding Hearts, circa 1853 - 1855
Albumen print mounted to a heavier sheet
35.4 x 43.5 cm (image); 47.8 x 56.7 cm (sheet)
Mrs. Milton S. Latham Fund 1989.3.2

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Artist Biography: Born 1812 in BesanÁon.Designer for textile firm in Mulhouse 1831. Own studio by 1848. Began photography ca. 1853 to reproduce flowers for artists. 1854 first landscape views. Official photographer to Napoleon III. Large business of reproducing works of art. Firm became Braun & Cie. 1876 (lasted into 20th c.) Died 31 Dec. 1877 in Dornach.

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Hearts Bleeding and Peonies Fund Latham S Milton Mrs Europe France Photograph Life Still Botanical sheet heavier mounted print Albumen flowers arrangement Adolphe Braun French 3328201304110068 A012367 1989.3.2 AFGA