Standbeeld van Joseph Nicéphore Niépce 1885

This 1885 photograph by Michel Berthaud shows a sculpture of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, a French inventor credited as the pioneer of photography. The sculpture, depicted in a realistic style, portrays Niépce standing with one hand resting on a tripod, a nod to his groundbreaking work. The photograph's dimensions of 187 mm by 92 mm suggest it was likely intended for publication, capturing a moment in the history of photography and honoring Niépce's legacy.