Anthologie d'un patrimoine photographique 1847-1926. (Archives photographiques).

Anthologie d'un patrimoine photographique 1847-1926 is a comprehensive collection presented by authors Jean-Jacques Poulet-Allamagny and Philippe Neagu. The work showcases a selection from the Archives Photographiques, featuring over 100 black and white photographs, many of which are presented as full-page plates. The anthology covers a significant period in photographic history, spanning from 1847 to 1926, and includes works by renowned photographers such as Eugène Atget, E.-D. Baldus, A. de Banville, G. Le Gray, Charles Marville, Félix Nadar, and Paul Nadar. In addition to the visual archive, the publication provides short biographies for each of the 19 represented artists, offering historical context and biographical detail regarding their contributions to the medium. Published by the Caisse nationale des Monuments Historiques et des Sites, this volume serves as a significant reference for the study of early French photographic heritage.