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Louis-Auguste Bisson

1814 – 1876

French photographer

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Lived 1814 – 1876 (aged 61–62). Louis-Auguste Bisson was a French photographer, chemist, architect and daguerreotypist.

Louis-Auguste Bisson (; 1814–1876) was a 19th-century French photographer.

Bisson opened a photographic studio in early 1841. Soon after, his brother Auguste-Rosalie Bisson (1826–1900) entered into partnership with him. Their studio was in the La Madeleine in Paris, and they became famous as the Bisson Brothers.

In 1860 they accompanied Napoleon III on his visit to Savoy. The pair produced remarkable images of the local scenery. Having received an encouraging response to his work, the following year Auguste ascended Mont Blanc, taking with him twenty-five porters to carry his equipment.

The photographs were made using the collodion process, with very large negatives, often up to 30 cm x 40 cm (12" x 16")

The brothers refused to reduce their images to the carte de visite size and, consequently, after four years, they ceased operating their business.

One of the most famous works attributed to this artist is his photograph of composer Frédéric Chopin. The origin of the portrait has never been adequately explained and, subsequently, the image was excluded from the 'Les frères Bisson Photographes' exhibition at the Bibliothèque Nationale in 1999.

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Born
1814, Paris
Birth century
Died
1876, 6th arrondissement of Paris
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Also known as
Bisson ainé, Louis-August Bisson, Louis Auguste Bisson, Bisson aine

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Louis-Auguste Bisson?

French photographer (1814–1876)

When was Louis-Auguste Bisson born?

Louis-Auguste Bisson was born in 1814 in Paris.

When did Louis-Auguste Bisson die?

Louis-Auguste Bisson died in 1876 in 6th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Louis-Auguste Bisson's occupation?

Louis-Auguste Bisson was a photographer, chemist, architect and daguerreotypist.

What nationality was Louis-Auguste Bisson?

Louis-Auguste Bisson was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Louis-Auguste Bisson

· Wikidata: Q127287

· DBpedia: Louis-Auguste Bisson

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