Who is Nadar?

Who is Nadar?

Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (6 April 1820 – 20 March 1910), known by the Mononymous pseudonym Nadar, was a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist, balloonist and proponent of manned flight.

What makes Félix Nadar’s photography unique?

Sarah Bernhardt by Félix Nadar, 1864 (Credit: BnF, département des Estampes et de la photographie) He was also uniquely skilled in the use of light, managing to bring his subjects out from their backgrounds and giving their faces a luminous quality often lacking in the work of his peers.

Why did Paul use the name Nadar for his photography?

Nadar allowed him to use his name, albeit with a certain degree of trepidation, as he was aware that it would reflect on his legacy. Although Paul chose to photograph the society figures he hoped to emulate, he also shared his father’s passion for the performing arts.

Where is the Nadars exhibition on?

The Nadars: A Photographic Legend is on at the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris until 3 February 2019. If you would like to comment on this story or anything else you have seen on BBC Culture, head over to our Facebook page or message us on Twitter.