Portretbuste van Joseph Nicéphore Nièpce before 1905

This anonymous bust portrait of Joseph Nicéphore Nièpce, a French inventor credited with the first successful photographic process, was created before 1905. The bust is a profile portrait, and it portrays Nièpce in a formal pose, with his head slightly tilted to the side. Nièpce's likeness is captured in detail, highlighting his sharp features and thoughtful expression. The small size of the bust, measuring just 90 mm in height and 66 mm in width, suggests that it may have been a private commission or a study for a larger work.