Nadar

Nadar

French photographer and balloonist (1820–1910)

Died aged 89AriesFrance

Biography

Gaspard-Félix Tournachon (French: [ɡaspaʁ feliks tuʁnaʃɔ̃]; 5 April 1820 – 20 March 1910), known by the pseudonym Nadar (French: [nadaʁ]) or Félix Nadar, was a French photographer, caricaturist, journalist, novelist and balloonist who was a proponent of heavier-than-air flight. In 1858, he became the first person to take aerial photographs. Photographic portraits by Nadar are held by many of the great national collections of photographs. His son, Paul Nadar, continued the studio after his death.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Le Charivari

Notable works

  • Portrait photograph of Sarah Bernhardt

Genres

  • portrait

Family

Spouse(s)
Ernestine Nadar
Children
Paul Nadar
Siblings
Adrien Alban Tournachon

Quick answers about Nadar

How old was Nadar?
Nadar died on March 20, 1910 at the age of 89.
When is Nadar's birthday?
Nadar was born on April 6, 1820.
Where was Nadar born?
Nadar was born in rue Saint-Honoré.
What is Nadar's zodiac sign?
Nadar's zodiac sign is Aries.
What is Nadar's nationality?
Nadar is a citizen of France.
What does Nadar do?
Nadar is known as photographer, balloonist, cartoonist, caricaturist.
Who has Nadar been married to?
According to Wikidata, Nadar's spouse is or was Ernestine Nadar.
How many children did Nadar have?
Wikidata lists 1 child of Nadar.

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