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Auguste Belloc

1805 – 1873

French photographer

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About Auguste Belloc

Lived 1805 – 1873 (aged 67–68). Auguste Belloc was a French photographer.

Auguste Belloc (; 1805, Montrabé – 1867, Paris) was a French photographer, known for his erotic works. He was born in Montrabé, and died in Paris. Belloc began his career as a painter of miniatures and watercolors. Belloc's first photographic studio was mentioned in 1851. Belloc practiced daguerreotype, he became involved in wet collodion development and improved the wax coating process, helping the photos to keep their wet-like luster.

Belloc led important research about color stereoscopy (3-dimensional photography).

In literature Belloc is one the main characters of the novel "La sed del ojo" (2004) written by the colombian Pablo Montoya. In this book, Belloc is portrayed as one of the masterminds behind the erotic photos that flooded Paris in the mid-19th century, and is chased by the detective Madeleine, another voyeurist.

In this book are displayed several erotic photos of Belloc's work and another artists.

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1805, Montrabé
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A. Belloc

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Auguste Belloc?

French photographer (1805–1873)

When was Auguste Belloc born?

Auguste Belloc was born in 1805 in Montrabé.

When did Auguste Belloc die?

Auguste Belloc died on 6 January 1873 in Nogent-sur-Marne.

What was Auguste Belloc's occupation?

Auguste Belloc was a photographer.

What nationality was Auguste Belloc?

Auguste Belloc was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Auguste Belloc

· Wikidata: Q2871070

· DBpedia: Auguste Belloc

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