Portrait de Jules Janin d'Apres Nadar c. 1857 - 1982

This salt print photograph by Charles Nègre, titled "Portrait de Jules Janin d'Apres Nadar," depicts Jules Janin, a prominent French literary critic, seated against a dark background. The image, likely taken between 1857 and 1882, showcases Nègre's skill in capturing the essence of his subject. The portrait's stark contrast and sharp detail highlight Janin's features, giving a sense of realism often seen in Nègre's work, particularly in his portraiture. This print, now located at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to the artistic potential Nègre saw in the newly developed medium of photography.