Bourdin camera, 19th century
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Bourdin camera, 19th century
Bourdin camera. Woman using a viewfinder while operating an early French camera (Bourdin model). Several early camera designs were produced by the French photographer and inventor Jules Andre Gabriel Bourdin (1832-1893). His most famous model was the Dubroni, the name of which was an anagram of his surname. Artwork from the seventh volume (first period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1891 7th Volume Annual Volume Camera Device France French La Science Illustree Louis Figuier Magazine Photographer Photographic Photographing Photography Popular Science Seventh Volume V Iew Victorian Viewing Volume 7 Weekly Mono Chrome Viewfinder
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This photograph captures a moment in history, showcasing the Bourdin camera, an iconic 19th-century French invention. In this image, we see a Victorian-era woman engrossed in her craft as she operates the early French camera with precision and skill. The Bourdin model was one of several designs created by Jules Andre Gabriel Bourdin, a renowned photographer and inventor of his time. The woman's focused expression reveals her dedication to capturing the perfect shot through the viewfinder. Her presence adds a human touch to this technological marvel from 1891. This artwork is featured in the seventh volume of La Science Illustree, a popular science weekly magazine that aimed to educate and entertain its readers. The monochrome aesthetic enhances the vintage charm of this piece while highlighting its historical significance. It serves as a reminder of how far photography has come since these early days when equipment like the Bourdin camera paved the way for future advancements. As we gaze upon this remarkable illustration, we are transported back to an era where photography was still evolving but already making waves in society. It stands as a testament to both human ingenuity and our timeless fascination with capturing moments frozen in time.
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