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Charles Baudelaire
2911785 Charles Baudelaire by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) French poet who also produced notable work as an essayist, art critic, and pioneering translator of Edgar Allan Poe. Photographed by Etienne Carjat (1828-2906) French journalist, caricaturist and photographer. Dated 1862. 1862); Universal History Archive/UIG
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1860s And Xc9 Art Critic Caricaturist Charles Baudelaire Early Photograph Early Photography Edgar Allan Poe Essayist étienne Carjat Journalist Photographed Photographic Portrait Translator Tienne Carjat
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This photograph captures the enigmatic essence of Charles Baudelaire, one of France's most influential poets and literary figures of the 19th century. Taken in 1862 by Etienne Carjat, a renowned French journalist, caricaturist, and photographer, this portrait showcases Baudelaire's intense gaze and brooding demeanor. Baudelaire's multifaceted talent as an essayist, art critic, and translator is reflected in his works that explored themes of beauty, decadence, love, and despair. His groundbreaking translations of Edgar Allan Poe's works introduced the American author to a wider European audience. Etienne Carjat masterfully captured Baudelaire's complex personality through his lens. The play between light and shadow accentuates every line on Baudelaire's face - a testament to Carjat’s skill as both a journalist capturing reality and an artist creating visual poetry. This early photograph not only serves as a historical document but also offers us an intimate glimpse into the life of this iconic figure. It transports us back to the intellectual salons of 19th-century Paris where Baudelaire was at the center of artistic innovation. Preserved by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, this print allows us to appreciate both the technical mastery behind early photography techniques and the enduring legacy left by Charles Baudelaire on literature and art.
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