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Charles Marville

Charles Marville

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Based in
Paris, France
Country
French
Type
Individual

About Charles Marville

Charles Marville, the pseudonym of Charles François Bossu, was a French photographer, who mainly photographed architecture, landscapes and the urban environment. He used both paper and glass negatives.

Charles Marville, the pseudonym of Charles François Bossu, was a French photographer, who mainly photographed architecture, landscapes and the urban environment. He used both paper and glass negatives. He is most well known for taking pictures of ancient Parisian quarters before they were destroyed and rebuilt under "Haussmannization", Baron Haussmann's plan for modernization of Paris. "Marville created a model of photographic perception of the architectural environment that we still use and rely on today". In 1862, he was named official photographer of Paris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Charles Marville based?

Charles Marville is based in Paris, France.

What is Charles Marville's nationality?

Charles Marville is French.