Type: Original Photograph – Carte de Visite (CDV) – Albumen Print

Subject: Josephine Bonaparte / Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) – Wife of Napoleon Bonaparte

Photographer: Neurdein

Studio Location: Paris, France

Date: 1860s

Size: 2 7/16 x 4 1/8 inches (mount)

Content: Photograph of a Josephine print.

History: Josephine de Beauharnais was the first wife of Emperor Napoleon I and Empress of France (1804-1810). She was also Queen of Italy (1805-1810).

Neurdein was a photography studio owned by Étienne (1832–1918) and Louis-Antonin Neurdein (1846–1914). They would later go on to found Neurdein Frères (aka Neurdein et Cie / ND. Phot.) which became the largest postcard publisher in France by the early 20th century.

Condition: Some spotting, little soiling/foxing and surface wear. See pictures.

References:

Josephine de Beauharnais. Wikipedia (online)

Neurdein Frères / Neurdein et Cie / ND. Phot. Dumbarton Oaks (online).

Item Number: G0108