Paris daguerréotypé : vues pittoresques de Paris, dessinés d'apres la daguerréotype 1840

This book, titled "Paris Daguerreotypé: Vues Pittoresques de Paris," is a collection of drawings based on daguerreotype photographs of Paris, created in 1840 by various French artists. The title page showcases the title in elegant typography, indicating the book's focus on capturing the picturesque views of the French capital through the emerging medium of daguerreotype photography. This collection exemplifies the early use of photography as a source of inspiration for artistic representation and its role in documenting the urban landscape of Paris.