Massenet, Jules. (1842–1912) [Petit, Pierre. (1832–1909)
Original Photograph
Large original photograph of the important French operatic composer, photographed by Pierre Petit, Paris, ca. 1880s, printed later. Unsigned. Gelatin silver print. Rippling, handling marks and minor creases throughout, silver mirroring along edges, retouching to the upper left. Overall in fine condition.  Sight sight size  7.3 x 10.3 inches (18.7 x 26.4 cm.); matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 16.25 inches (34.3 x 41.3 cm.).
Pierre Petit began his experimental career as a photographer making daguerreotypes. A pioneer in photography, he was one of the first to successfully use electric light in his portraits. Some of Petit’s additional “firsts” include his attempts at underwater photography and printing photographs on fabric.
A prolific portraitist, Petit’s straightforward style and willingness to photograph on location, as opposed to working strictly out of a studio, made him a photographer of choice for a growing list of patrons. In 1861, Petit included a series of portraits of writers in the publication
Galerie des illustrations contemporaines
that he used to advertise his services.
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