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Nadar
(Gaspard Félix Tournachon, 1820-1910)Portrait of George Sand

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts
Auktionsdatum 5.6.2024

Portrait of George Sand. 1864/printed before 1876. Woodburytpe. 23,1 x 17,1 cm (29,7 x 22,5 cm). Signed by George Sand in ink on lower right corner of print. "Galerie Contemporaine" and "Cliché Nadar" copyright stamp in lower margin of mount.

Nadar's mid-19th century portraits of George Sand, the esteemed French novelist, depict her with notable intellectual presence and unconventional style. Through Nadar's lens, Sand's confident demeanor and distinctive appearance are evident, reflecting her prominence as a literary figure. These portraits are regarded as significant examples of Nadar's photography and poignant portrayals of the writer. Notably, this particular photograph was signed by George Sand herself during her lifetime. – Minimal hairline cracks in lower right corner, otherwise in excellent condition.