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