Bouquet de Fleurs Possibly 1842 - 1965

"Bouquet de Fleurs" is a 19th-century direct-positive calotype photograph created by French artist Hippolyte Bayard. The image depicts a simple still life of a vase overflowing with flowers. The photo is notable for its early use of the calotype process, known for its soft, hazy tones and subtle details. Bayard, a pioneer of photography, experimented with the process in the 1840s, contributing significantly to the development of the medium. This photograph, housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Bayard's mastery of capturing the delicate beauty of nature through early photographic techniques.