About Felix Nadar
1820–1910
Pioneering French portrait photographer and aeronaut who captured the luminaries of Second Empire Paris and hosted the first Impressionist exhibition.
Read full biography →Felix Nadar's works are held in 7 museums worldwide, including National Gallery of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and J. Paul Getty Museum.
🇫🇷 France
2 museums
- 3 works
Bibliothèque nationale de France
Paris, France
- 1 works
Musée d'Orsay
Paris, France
Tue–Sun 09:30–18:00 (Thu until 21:45); closed Mon€16 adultsSolférino (12 (Métro); RER C)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
🇺🇸 United States
5 museums
- 5 works
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–18:00FreeArchives – Navy Memorial (Green & Yellow)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 4 works
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States
Sun–Tue, Thu 10:00–17:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00; closed WedAdults $30, students $17 (pay-what-you-wish for NY residents)86 St (4, 5, 6)Confirm on museum website before visiting. - 3 works
J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
- 1 works
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Houston, United States
- 1 works
Museum of Modern Art
Midtown Manhattan, United States
Daily 10:30–17:30 (Sat until 19:00; first Fri of month until 20:00)Adults $30, students $17Fifth Av / 53 St (E, M)Confirm on museum website before visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Felix Nadar?
Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, known as Nadar, was a 19th-century photographer, caricaturist, novelist, and balloonist. He is remembered for establishing a successful portrait studio in Paris and photographing many famous figures of his time.What was Felix Nadar's art style?
Nadar's photography captured a visual archive of Second Empire Paris through portraiture. Critics noted that the natural side lighting in his studio suited the small-format canvases of the first Impressionist exhibition.What is Felix Nadar known for?
Nadar is known for his photographic portraits of prominent figures such as Victor Hugo, Sarah Bernhardt, and Charles Baudelaire. He also achieved technical firsts in aerial photography and photographing the Paris catacombs with artificial lighting.
Sources
Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Felix Nadar's works across the following collections.
- [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Felix Nadar Used for: biography.
- [2] book Ross King, The Judgment of Paris Used for: biography.
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