Album-lyrique, biographique, illustré de cinquante compositeurs et musiciens c. 1868

This album, created by Justin Lallier, is a biographical and illustrated collection of fifty composers and musicians. Published around 1868, the Album-lyrique is a testament to the rich musical culture of the time. Lallier, a photographer himself, collaborated with the renowned photographer Trinquart for this project. This compact volume (158mm x 233mm x 7mm) serves as a miniature encyclopaedia of the musical world, capturing the essence of the era through photographic portraits and brief biographies.