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Antoine Claudet Collection

Antoine Claudet, a renowned French photographer of the 19th century, captured moments that have stood the test of time

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown

The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. Lord Brougham - from a photograph by Claudet, 1858....after a long absence from what may be called out-of-door public life

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860

Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Edward Ross, the Rifle Champion of England - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Winner of a shooting competition held on Wimbledon Common

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: J. W. Malcolm, Esq. the newly-elected M.P. for Boston - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860

J. W. Malcolm, Esq. the newly-elected M.P. for Boston - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Creator: Unknown
J. W. Malcolm, Esq. the newly-elected M.P. for Boston - from a photograph by Claudet, 1860. Mr. Malcolm...received his education at Eton, and at Christchurch

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea... 1854. Creator: Smyth

Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea... 1854. Creator: Smyth
Sir Edmund Lyons, G.C.B. Rear-Admiral of the British Fleet, in the Black Sea - from a photograph by Claudet, 1854. Officer of the Royal Navy during the Crimean War: Captain Lyons witnessed, in May

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Barbs Presented to Queen Victoria by the Emperor of Morocco, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Barbs Presented to Queen Victoria by the Emperor of Morocco, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Barbs Presented to Queen Victoria by the Emperor of Morocco, 1850. Moroccans bringing horses for the queen, from a photograph by Claudet

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Duchess of Kent, ca, 1860. Creator: Antoine Francois Jean Claudet

Duchess of Kent, ca, 1860. Creator: Antoine Francois Jean Claudet
Duchess of Kent, ca, 1860. [Portrait of Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, the mother of Queen Victoria]. Albumen print

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Persian officials in military uniform, 1850s (hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype)

Persian officials in military uniform, 1850s (hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype)
487682 Persian officials in military uniform, 1850s (hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Antoine Claudet (b / w photo)

Antoine Claudet (b / w photo)
812711 Antoine Claudet (b/w photo) by Claudet, Antoine Francois Jean (1797-1867); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photographer Antoine Claudet, self-portrait, circa 1851)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: M Claudet (engraving)

M Claudet (engraving)
1593959 M Claudet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Claudet. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 24 January 1846)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Colosseum print - north and south views, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells

Colosseum print - north and south views, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Colosseum print - north and south views, 1844. Panorama of London, one of a series made from daguerreotypes by Antoine Claudet, sketched by Henry Anelay and engraved by Ebenezer Landells

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Colosseum print - south view, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells

Colosseum print - south view, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Colosseum print - south view, 1844. Panorama of London, one of a series made from daguerreotypes by Antoine Claudet, sketched by Henry Anelay and engraved by Ebenezer Landells

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Colosseum print - north view, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells

Colosseum print - north view, 1844. Creator: Ebenezer Landells
Colosseum print - north view, 1844. Panorama of London, one of a series made from daguerreotypes by Antoine Claudet, sketched by Henry Anelay and engraved by Ebenezer Landells

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. Creator: Unknown

Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant-General Cannon (Behram Pacha) - from a photograph by Claudet, 1856. On the breaking out of the war between Russia and Turkey, in 1853, Col

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Viscount Ebrington, M.P. for Marylebone - from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. British peer, soldier and politician: Deputy-Lieutenant of the county of Devon

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: The late Professor Edward Forbes, from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown

The late Professor Edward Forbes, from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The late Professor Edward Forbes, from a daguerreotype by Claudet, 1854. British scientist:Professor of Natural History in the University of Edinburgh...Chair of Botany in King's College...head

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, 1800 - 1859. British historian, Whig politician

Thomas Babington Macaulay, 1st Baron Macaulay, 1800 - 1859. British historian, Whig politician, essayist and reviewer. After a photograph by Antoine Claudet

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Mrs Charlotte Ellen Chester son Frank

Portrait Mrs Charlotte Ellen Chester son Frank
Portrait of Mrs. Charlotte Ellen Chester and her son Frank Charles Chester; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1857; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.8 x 5.7 cm (2 11, 16 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait middle-aged woman Antoine Claudet French

Portrait middle-aged woman Antoine Claudet French
Portrait of a middle-aged woman; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.7 x 5.7 cm (2 5, 8 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Well do Well-dressed Woman Antoine Claudet

Portrait Well do Well-dressed Woman Antoine Claudet
Portrait of a Well-to-do, Well-dressed Woman; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1852 - 1860; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored;

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Girl Blue Dress Antoine Claudet French

Portrait Girl Blue Dress Antoine Claudet French
Portrait of a Girl in Blue Dress; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1854; Hand-colored Daguerreotype

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Elderly Couple Antoine Claudet French

Portrait Elderly Couple Antoine Claudet French
Portrait of an Elderly Couple; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1852 - 1860; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored;

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait young boy Antoine Claudet French 1797

Portrait young boy Antoine Claudet French 1797
Portrait of a young boy; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.7 x 5.7 cm (2 5, 8 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait woman Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867

Portrait woman Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867
Portrait of a woman; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1852 - 1858; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored;

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Selena Frewen Antoine Claudet French

Portrait Selena Frewen Antoine Claudet French
Portrait of Selena Frewen; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.8 x 5.7 cm (2 11, 16 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Mother posed young son daughter Antoine Claudet

Mother posed young son daughter Antoine Claudet
Mother posed with her young son and daughter; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.5 x 5.7 cm (2 9, 16 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: man long muttonchops standing Antoine Claudet

man long muttonchops standing Antoine Claudet
man with long muttonchops, standing; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1860s; Albumen silver print

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Full-bearded man standing Antoine Claudet French

Full-bearded man standing Antoine Claudet French
Full-bearded man, standing; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Man moustache holding top hat standing posed

Man moustache holding top hat standing posed
Man with moustache, holding a top hat, standing, posed on railing in studio; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Fancy dog Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867 1850

Fancy dog Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867 1850
Fancy, a dog; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1850; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 7.1 x 5.7 cm (2 13, 16 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait young man muttonchop whiskers Antoine Claudet

Portrait young man muttonchop whiskers Antoine Claudet
Portrait of a young man with muttonchop whiskers; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1842; Daguerreotype

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait Mrs Charlotte Chester Woodroffe Antoine Claudet

Portrait Mrs Charlotte Chester Woodroffe Antoine Claudet
Portrait of Mrs. Charlotte Chester Woodroffe; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored; 6.7 x 5.7 cm (2 5, 8 x 2 1, 4 in.)

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait young woman Antoine Claudet French 1797

Portrait young woman Antoine Claudet French 1797
Portrait of a young woman; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); 1852 - 1858; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored;

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: Portrait couple Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867

Portrait couple Antoine Claudet French 1797 1867
Portrait of a couple; Antoine Claudet (French, 1797 - 1867); about 1855; Stereograph, daguerreotype, hand-colored;

Background imageAntoine Claudet Collection: [Self-portrait of Antoine Francois Jean Claudet and his son Hen

[Self-portrait of Antoine Francois Jean Claudet and his son Henri Posed with His Invention, The Focimeter]; Antoine Claudet, French, 1797 - 1867; London, England, Europe; about 1856; Stereograph



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Antoine Claudet, a renowned French photographer of the 19th century, captured moments that have stood the test of time. In his captivating photograph titled "Duchess of Kent, " taken around 1860, he immortalized the elegance and grace of this noblewoman. The intricate details and soft lighting in this image showcase Claudet's mastery behind the lens. Another remarkable piece by Claudet is his hand-tinted stereoscopic daguerreotype featuring Persian officials in military uniform from the 1850s. This unique technique brings life to their uniforms and transports us back to that era, allowing us to glimpse into their world. Claudet himself is also depicted in a black-and-white photo, giving us a rare glimpse into the face behind these incredible works of art. His engraving portrays him as an accomplished artist with an air of sophistication. One cannot overlook Claudet's collaboration with Ebenezer Landells on prints showcasing different views of the Colosseum in 1844. These prints capture both its grandeur and historical significance, providing viewers with a sense of awe-inspiring wonder. In addition to capturing famous landmarks, Antoine Claudet was skilled at portraiture. He beautifully photographed Thomas Babington Macaulay, a prominent British historian and politician known for his influential writings. Through this portrait, we can appreciate both Macaulay's intellect and Claudet's ability to convey character through photography. Amongst his many portraits lies one depicting Mrs Charlotte Ellen Chester alongside her son Frank—a heartfelt moment frozen in time forevermore. Another portrait showcases a middle-aged woman whose expression speaks volumes about her life experiences—an intimate glimpse into her soul through Claudet's lens. Furthermore, there is an exquisite portrait capturing a well-dressed woman radiating confidence—her poise evident even after all these years since it was taken by Antoine Claudet himself. Lastly, we are enchanted by another portrait featuring a young girl in a beautiful blue dress.