The Nadars, a photographic legend

The Nadars

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"Nadar (the elder)"

Félicien Rops (1833-1898), 23 november 1856

Lithography published in issue 43 of L’Uylenspiegel
Lithography, 27.2 × 28.8 cm.
BnF, Prints and Photographs Department, EO-15 (3)-FOL
© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Terrifying and diabolical, "Nadar the Elder," in reference to his younger brother, who dared to sign his photographs "Nadar the Younger," is posing amidst the work that has made his name, and proclaiming himself the one and only Nadar, for all time. The lawsuit against his brother for exclusve use of the pseudonym was then in full swing.