Paul Nadar | |
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![]() 1894 self-portrait by Nadar | |
Born | 8 February 1856 |
Died | 1 September 1939 (aged 83) Paris, France |
Occupation | Photographer |
Father | Nadar |
Relatives | Victor Tournachon (grandfather) |
Paul Nadar (8 February 1856 – 1 September 1939) was a French photographer and the son ofNadar, who was also a photographer, and the grandson ofVictor Tournachon, who was a printer and bookseller.
Nadar was born on 8 February 1856 inParis.[1] He appointed by his father to be manager of the latter's studio in Paris 1874. The two men had a difficult relationship, being estranged for a period, but later collaborated on the world's first photo interview – Nadar senior conducting the interview while Paul took photographs — ofMichel-Eugène Chevreul.[2][3]
As of 1 April 1895, his father turned over the Paris Nadar Studio to Paul. His father moved toMarseille, returning to Paris 3 January 1909.[4]
The older Nadar died on 20 March 1910, aged 89. The studio continued under the direction of Paul Nadar.[5] Paul died on 1 September 1939 in Paris.[1]
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