Stéphane Mallarmé 1890

This is a portrait photograph of Stéphane Mallarmé, a French poet and literary critic, taken by the renowned photographer Félix Nadar in 1890. Nadar, known for his pioneering work in aerial photography and portraits of prominent figures, captures Mallarmé's intense gaze and thoughtful expression, highlighting the poet's intellectual prowess. The photograph, rendered in black and white, evokes a sense of timelessness and underscores Mallarmé's enduring legacy in French literature.