French physicist, scenic painter and printmaker and photographic pioneer from Cormeilles-en-Parisis. This page is devoted to my work with the diorama theatre.
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It's amazing all that I have managed to accomplish in my youth. Despite the political drama in the country, I had found the opportunity to be an apprentice to an architect at 13 and at 16 I moved to Paris and studied panoramic painting under Ignazio E. M. Degotti and Pierre Prevost. Thank you to my parents.
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A Final Farewell from Me
Although my passions for art and the stage are still strong, I regret to inform you all that I am now heading into a new artistic medium: "photo-graphy" I believe it's called?
I have made a breakthrough in this field by discovering a new way to reduce the exposure and development time of our physautotype, advancing Niepce's process.
Welcome to the world the daguerrotype, a new process for capturing images.
Best wishes to all and thank you for your loyal support over the years.
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The End?
I regret to inform everyone that due to the cholera outbreak in Paris, it appears as though my vision of the diorama theatre is placing me in commercial ruin.
Oh, and Niepce is dead (1765-1833).
No matter, I am continuing to do the work that Niepce and I have already spent countless hours on. I will not give up on this new science!
#mid-1830s#louis daguerre#death#paris#art#diorama#theatre#theater#camera obscura#heliograph#rip niepce
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I'm glad to see others continue to enjoy my work. Please share and help keep the spirit of the diorama theatre alive!!
The Ruins of Holyrood Chapel, 1824. By Louis Daguerre (French, 1787-1851)
#Louis Daguerre#french art#gothic architecture#architecture#ruins#art details#romanticism#19th century art#classical art
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Announcement
As many of you may know and for those that do not know, Charles Bouton is no longer associated with me or the Diorama theatre.
As a result, I have been seeking a way of incorporating mechanically produced images into the diorama system to help replace him. Fortunately, I have managed to have made the acquaintance of Joseph Nicephore Niepce, who I hope will be able to assist me in doing so.
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Plans for the Diorama Theatre in Regent's Park, London!!!
#september 1823#london#diorma#theatre#theater#louis daguerre#doing big things#regents park#should only take four months!!!
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An Update
These panoramas have become so popular among the masses that my profits have reached as much as 200,000 francs!!! We are doing so well that I hope to be opening another Diorama theatre in London.
The only issue I have is with all the imitators out there, but not even that can put a damper on my joyous mood!
#louis daguerre#french art#paris#london#big things coming#they hate us because they aint us#money makes the stage go round#theater#diorama#theatre#maybe i shouldnt have told everyone my methods
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Since Many of You Asked...
Many have been asking me how it is that I was able to create such an amazing illusion of crepuscular lighting and I shall tell you!
I acquired a large translucent canvas in which both sides were painted in vivid detail and lit from various angles (The size of canvas measured 70ft w x 45ft h).
When lighting hits the face of this stationary canvas, it gives the illusion of daylight to the scene, but once lit from the back, I get the illusion of nighttime.
After about 15 minutes, the stage is then rotated, exposing the audience to the next vividly painted panorama canvas.
Beautiful, is it not?
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July 11, 1822
Our first exhibit has opened in Paris and we are more than pleased with the turnout despite only showing two panoramas: one interior and one landscape. Cannot believe we were able to accommodate as many as 350 patrons!!!
#summer 1822#louis daguerre#french art#paris#nature#landscapes#interior#charles bouton really left me all alone here :/
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The Beginning of Something Grand
I and fellow panorama painter, Charles Marie Bouton, have come together to create what we call the Diorama theatre. It may be very costly, but the results are to be absolutely astounding! More updates to come.
#spring 1821#louis daguerre#charles bouton#diorama theater#diorama#frenchmen do it best#diorama theatre
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Such an inspiration. Very fortunate to have worked under his guidance.
Panorama of Paris seen from the Pavillon de Flore (detail) - Pierre Prévost, 1810-1812
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Intérieur d’une chapelle de l’eglise des Feuillants à Paris
Louis-Jacques Daguerre
1814
#louis daguerre#art#art history#daguerre#photography#painting#19th century#19th century art#interior#romanticism#romantique#church#french art
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You all think your childhoods were difficult? My father really named my sister Marie Antoinette...
at the onset of the French Revolution.
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A Thank You to My Parents
It is amazing to see all that I was able to accomplish at such a young age. At 13 I was fortunate enough to be an apprentice to an architect and at 16 I was able to move to Paris and study panoramic painting under Ignazio E.M. Degotti and Pierre Prevost. I am fortunate to have such supportive parents that have allowed me to pursue my artistic endeavors.
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