Gaspard Collection (#5)

GASPARD MONGE (1746-1818). Comte de Peluse. French mathematician and physicist. Lithograph, French, 19th century

MIDHAT PASHA (1822-1884). Turkish statesman. Photographed by Nadar, c1877

EDOUARD MANET (1832-1883). French painter. Photographed by Nadar

JULES MICHELET (1798-1874). French historian. Photographed by Nadar, 1856

STEPHANE MALLARME (1842-1898). French poet. Photographed by Nadar

JACQUES OFFENBACH (1819-1880). French composer. Photographed by Nadar, c1875

THEATRE DES FUNAMBULES. Theatre des Funambules ( The Theatre of the Tight-Rope Dancers), celebrated for the pantomimes of Jean Gaspard Deburau. Drawing, French, 19th century

KROPOTKIN (1842-1921). Prince Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin. Russian geographer, revolutionary, and social philosopher. Photographed by Nadar

PRINCE KROPOTKIN (1842-1921). Prince Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin. Russian geographer, revolutionist, and social philosopher. Photographed at Paris, France, in 1886 by Nadar

ALPHONSE KARR (1808-1890). French journalist and novelist. Carte-de-visite photograph by Nadar

JEAN JAURES (1859-1914). French socialist and politician. Photograph by Nadar, c1904

LEOPOLD II (1835-1909). King of the Belgians, 1865-1909. Photographed by Nadar, 1865

ARMAND de GUICHE (1879-1962). French aristocrat. Photograph by Nadar, 1900, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved

GEORGE EASTMAN (1854-1932). American inventor and industrialist. Photographed in 1890 by Nadar

ELISABETH GREFFULHE (1860-1952). Nee Elisabeth Riquet de Caraman Chimay; known as Comtesse Greffulhe. French socialite and aristocrat. Photographed by Nadar, 1883

GUSTAVE FLAUBERT (1821-1880). French novelist. Oil over a photograph by Nadar

VICTOR HUGO (1802-1885). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar

GASPARD de COLIGNY (1519-1572). French admiral and Huguenot leader. Anonymous 16th century painting

W. E. B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer
W.E.B. DU BOIS (1868-1963). American educator, editor and writer. Du Bois identification card for the Paris Exposition in April 1900, featuring a carte-de-visite photograph taken by Paul Nadar

GUSTAVE COURBET (1819-1877). French painter. Photographed c1856 by Nadar

MAXIME DU CAMP (1822-1894). French journalist and traveler. Photographed by Nadar, c1857

PAUL GUSTAVE DORÔÇ░ (1833-1883). French illustrator and painter. Photographed c1855 by Nadar

ALEXANDRE DUMAS (1824-1895). Known as Dumas fils. French novelist and playwright. Original cabinet photograph by Nadar

HENRY FRANCOIS BECQUE (1837-1899). French dramatist. Photographed by nadar

MIKHAIL BAKUNIN (1814-1876). Russian anarchist and writer. Photographed c1863 by Nadar

ALEXANDRE DUMAS THE ELDER (1802-1870). French novelist and playwright. Original cabinet photograph by Nadar

PIERRE SAVORGNAN de BRAZZA (1852-1905). Full name: Pierre Paul Francois Camille Savorgnan de Brazza. French (Italian born) explorer; photographed by Nadar, c1889

SARAH BERNHARDT (1844-1923). French actress. Photographed by Nadar in Paris, France, 1887, in the title role of Victorien Sardous Tosca

VERSAILLES: PEDIMENT, 1679. Study for the pediment of the Marble Court at Versailles, with figures of Mars (right) and Hercules, by Francois Girardon and Gaspard Marsy, c1679

Pseudonym, Nadar. French writer, caricaturist and photographer: detail from advertising endorsement, 1897
FELIX TOURNACHON, 1897. Pseudonym, Nadar. French writer, caricaturist and photographer: detail from advertising endorsement, 1897, for the French tonic, Vin Mariani

The ascent of Nadars Le Geant balloon at Brussels in 1864. Contemporary wood engraving
BALLOONING: NADAR, 1864. The ascent of Nadars Le Geant balloon at Brussels in 1864. Contemporary wood engraving

Nadars Le Geant balloon in flight over Paris, France, 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving
BALLOONING: NADAR, 1863. Nadars Le Geant balloon in flight over Paris, France, 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving

Nadar, the pseudonym of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon
Nadar, the pseudonym of Gaspard-FÚ¼®x Tournachon (6 April 1820 23 March 1910), a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist and balloonist

French novelist. Oil over a daguerreotype by Nadar
HONORE de BALZAC (1799-1850). French novelist. Oil over a daguerreotype by Nadar

DUGHET, Gaspard (1615-1675). Orpheus and Eurydice. 1648. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art)

BALZAC, Honor頤e (1799-1850). French realist
BALZAC, Honor頤 e (1799-1850). French realist novelist. Daguerreotype of Nadar. Portrait of Balzac. 1841. Work by NADAR, Gaspard-F鬩 x Tournachon, called (1820-1910)

Giraud, Pierre Franois Eugsne
NADAR, Gaspard-F lix Tournachon, called (1820-1910). Portrait of Baudelaire. Photography

ALEXANDRE DUMAS (1802-1870). Known as Dumas père. French novelist and playwright. Photographed by Nadar, 1857

THEODORE de BANVILLE (1823-1891). French writer. Photographed c1854 by Nadar

MIKHAIL BAKUNIN (1814-1876). Russian anarchist and writer. Oil over a photograph, c1863, by Nadar

CHARLES SAINTE-BEUVE (1804-1869). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar

ALPHONSE DAUDET (1840-1897). French writer. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century, after a photograph by Nadar

EMILE ZOLA (1840-1902). French novelist. Photographed by Nadar

HENRI MURGER (1822-1861). French writer. Wood engraving after a photograph, c1854, by Nadar

LABOULAYE (1811-1883). Édouard Ren

GUY de MAUPASSANT (1850-1893). French writer. Original cabinet photograph by Nadar

THÉOPHILE GAUTIER (1811-1872). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar, c1856

PIERRE JOSEPH PROUDHON (1809-1865). French journalist and politician. Photographed c1862 by Nadar

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"Gaspard: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of French History" Gaspard, a name that resonates with significance throughout various periods of French history. From Gustave Flaubert to Louis Pasteur, this name has been associated with great minds and influential figures. In the 19th century, Gaspard was captured in a photograph by Nadar, showcasing his intellectual prowess as a renowned French novelist. This snapshot immortalized him as an icon of literature for generations to come. But Gaspard's influence extended beyond the realm of arts and letters. During the tumultuous years of the French Religious Wars in the late 16th century, he played a role in the Siege of Poitiers alongside Huguenots fighting for their beliefs. His bravery amidst religious strife left an indelible mark on history. The connection between Gaspard and Nadar continued with their collaboration on "Le Geant, " a colossal balloon exhibited at London's Crystal Palace in 1863. This spectacle showcased their innovative spirit and artistic vision through contemporary English wood engravings. Another facet of Gaspard's legacy lies within architecture. Swiss architect Gaspard Fossati renovated Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia in 1852, leaving behind an enduring masterpiece admired even today. Lithographs by Louis Haghe further immortalized Fossati's work and solidified Gaspard's contribution to architectural marvels. Not limited to intellectuals or architects alone, there were other notable bearers of this illustrious name throughout history. Jean-Gaspard Deburau captivated audiences as Pierrot, captivating them through his mime artistry during his time. Across continents, even Taos New Mexico bears witness to Gaspards' impact; Leon Gaspard House stands tall as a testament to his creative genius and lasting imprint on American soil.