Gustave Le Gray
French photographer (1820–1884)
Died aged 63VirgoFrance
Biography
Jean-Baptiste Gustave Le Gray (French: [ʒɑ̃ batist ɡystav lə gʁɛ]; August 30, 1820 – July 30, 1884) was a French painter, draughtsman, sculptor, print-maker, and photographer. He has been called "the most important French photographer of the nineteenth century" because of his technical innovations, his instruction of other noted photographers, and "the extraordinary imagination he brought to picture making." He was an important contributor to the development of the wax paper negative.
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Career highlights
Notable works
- The Great Wave, Sete
- Seascape with Sailing Ship and Tugboat
- Bateaux quittant le port du Havre
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Palmira Maddalena Gertrude Leonardi
Quick answers about Gustave Le Gray
- How old was Gustave Le Gray?
- Gustave Le Gray died on July 29, 1884 at the age of 63.
- When is Gustave Le Gray's birthday?
- Gustave Le Gray was born on August 30, 1820.
- Where was Gustave Le Gray born?
- Gustave Le Gray was born in Villiers-le-Bel.
- What is Gustave Le Gray's zodiac sign?
- Gustave Le Gray's zodiac sign is Virgo.
- What is Gustave Le Gray's nationality?
- Gustave Le Gray is a citizen of France.
- What does Gustave Le Gray do?
- Gustave Le Gray is known as photographer, painter, daguerreotypist.
- Who has Gustave Le Gray been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Gustave Le Gray's spouse is or was Palmira Maddalena Gertrude Leonardi.
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