Portret van Edouart Maréchal 1860 - 1873

"Portret van Edouart Maréchal" is a portrait photograph by French photographer Nadar, also known as Félix Tournachon, depicting Edouart Maréchal. The portrait, part of a larger collection of Nadar's works, is housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. Taken sometime between 1860 and 1873, it showcases Nadar's mastery of early photographic techniques, using a carte de visite format to capture the subject's likeness in a small, intimate portrait. Maréchal is portrayed in profile, wearing a military uniform with medals, likely highlighting his status and accomplishments. This portrait exemplifies Nadar's contributions to the development of portrait photography in the 19th century, particularly the popularization of the carte de visite format.