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| | caption =Photograph by Mathieu-Deroche (reproduced in ] by ]) | |||
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| '''Alphonse Davanne''' (12 April 1824{{snd}}19 September 1912) was a |
'''Alphonse Davanne''' (12 April 1824{{snd}}19 September 1912) was a French chemist, photographer, and writer. | ||
| ==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
| In 1852, the French chemist embraced ] as his profession.<ref>McGuigan, Jr., J. F., Goodyear III, F. H. (2022). In Light of Rome: Early Photography in the Capital of the Art World, 1842–1871. United States: Penn State University Press.</ref> His own photographs were signed "A. Davanne".<ref name="Batchen, G. (1999)">Batchen, G. (1999). Burning with Desire: The Conception of Photography (p. 246). United Kingdom: MTP Press.</ref> |
In 1852, the French chemist embraced ] as his profession.<ref>McGuigan, Jr., J. F., Goodyear III, F. H. (2022). In Light of Rome: Early Photography in the Capital of the Art World, 1842–1871. United States: Penn State University Press.</ref> His own photographs were signed "A. Davanne".<ref name="Batchen, G. (1999)">Batchen, G. (1999). Burning with Desire: The Conception of Photography (p. 246). United Kingdom: MTP Press.</ref> | ||
| Alphonse Davanne was a founding member of the ] in 1854 and served on the board of directors.<ref name="A. Davanne | Musée d’Orsay. (n.d.)">Alphonse Davanne (35763) | Musée d’Orsay. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/ressources/repertoire-artistes-personnalites/alphonse-davanne-35763</ref> He was also a member of the ]. At the general meeting of the French Photographic Society ({{langx|fr|Société française de photographie}}) on 16 July 1858, Davanne presented uranium prints made by ] and read out a letter from him explaining his ].<ref>Photographic Notes (p. 202). (1856). United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Son & Company.</ref> | |||
| During the 1850s, he re-explored ] of ] as a medium for ], naming his technique litho-photographie.<ref name="Batchen, G. (1999)"/> | |||
| In 1858, Davanne contributed to a work published in Paris under the title ''Photographic chemistry'' ({{langx|fr|Chimie photographique}}) in collaboration with ].<ref>Barreswil, C. (1858). Chimie photographique: contenant les éléments de chimie expliqués par des exemples empruntés à la photographie.... (n.p.): Mallet-Bachelier.</ref> He was admitted to the Société chimique de Paris in 1864.<ref>Bulletin de la Société Chimique de Paris: comprenant le Procès-verbal des séances, les Mémoires prés. à la Soc., l'Analyse des travaux de chimie pure et appliquée publ. en France et à l'étranger. |
During the 1850s, he re-explored ] of ] as a medium for ], naming his technique litho-photographie.<ref name="Batchen, G. (1999)"/> In 1858, Davanne contributed to a work published in Paris under the title ''Photographic chemistry'' ({{langx|fr|Chimie photographique}}) in collaboration with French chemist and physiologist ].<ref>Barreswil, C. (1858). Chimie photographique: contenant les éléments de chimie expliqués par des exemples empruntés à la photographie.... (n.p.): Mallet-Bachelier.</ref> In January 1863, he worked alongside French chemist ] on the action of nitrate of silver upon ].<ref>Crookes, W. (1863). The Photographic News: A Weekly Record of the Progress of Photography. Ed. by William Crookes, and by G. Wharton Simpson (p. 53). United Kingdom: Cassell.</ref> He was admitted to the Société chimique de Paris in 1864.<ref>Bulletin de la Société Chimique de Paris: comprenant le Procès-verbal des séances, les Mémoires prés. à la Soc., l'Analyse des travaux de chimie pure et appliquée publ. en France et à l'étranger. (1893). France: Hachette.</ref> He later published the ''Photographic Directory'' in 1865.<ref>Cole, H., Pollen, J. H. (1877). Supplement to the Universal Catalogue of Books on Art: Compiled for the Use of the National Art Library and the Schools of Art in the United Kingdom (p. 172). United Kingdom: H.M. Stationery Office.</ref> | ||
| In the 1870s, Davanne held the position of vice president for the French Society of Photography, becoming its president in 1876. He was also a professor of photography at the National School of Bridges and Highways ({{langx|fr|]}}).<ref>Bulletin de la Société de géographie (p. 227). (1876). France: Société de géographie.</ref> | |||
| He was appointed as a member of the ] at the ].<ref name="L'Exposition de Paris (1889)">L'Exposition de Paris (1889) (p. 175). (1889). France: Librairie illustrée.</ref> | He was appointed as a member of the ] at the ].<ref name="L'Exposition de Paris (1889)">L'Exposition de Paris (1889) (p. 175). (1889). France: Librairie illustrée.</ref> | ||
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| In 1885, Davanne wrote about French inventor ], publishing his work under the title ''Nicéphore Niepce, inventeur de la photographie''.<ref>Davanne, A. (1885). Nicéphore Niepce: inventeur de la photographie. France: Gauthier-Villars.</ref> | In 1885, Davanne wrote about French inventor ], publishing his work under the title ''Nicéphore Niepce, inventeur de la photographie''.<ref>Davanne, A. (1885). Nicéphore Niepce: inventeur de la photographie. France: Gauthier-Villars.</ref> | ||
| In August 1887, ] highlighted that Davanne announced a 1000 franc prize for a photographic plate combining the benefits of both ] and ], with a submission deadline of 31 December 1888.<ref>English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art (p. 582). (1887). United Kingdom: (n.p.).</ref> | In August 1887, ] highlighted that Davanne announced a 1000 franc prize for a photographic plate combining the benefits of both ] and ], with a submission deadline of 31 December 1888.<ref>English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art (p. 582). (1887). United Kingdom: (n.p.).</ref> | ||
| In 1888, he was nominated to the organizing committee for the first ], established to coincide with the ].<ref>Scientific American (p. 101). (1889). United States: Munn & Company.</ref> He held the position of vice president under ], the committee's president, alongside astronomer ].<ref>Association belge de photographie. Bulletin (p. 121-122). (1890). Belgium: Association belge de photographie.</ref> He presided over the awards jury at the Exposition Universelle in Brussels in 1888 and Paris in the following year.<ref>Catalogue officiel général. (1894). Belgium: Typographie et lithographie Adolphe Mertens.</ref> Davanne, the chairman of the board of directors of the French Photographic Society, was appointed as president of the ] for the ].<ref name="L'Exposition de Paris (1889)"/> | In 1888, he was nominated to the organizing committee for the first ], established to coincide with the ].<ref>Scientific American (p. 101). (1889). United States: Munn & Company.</ref> He held the position of vice president under ], the committee's president, alongside astronomer ].<ref>Association belge de photographie. Bulletin (p. 121-122). (1890). Belgium: Association belge de photographie.</ref> He presided over the awards jury at the Exposition Universelle in Brussels in 1888 and Paris in the following year.<ref>Catalogue officiel général. (1894). Belgium: Typographie et lithographie Adolphe Mertens.</ref> Davanne, the chairman of the board of directors of the French Photographic Society, was appointed as president of the ] for the ].<ref name="L'Exposition de Paris (1889)"/> | ||
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| He was later appointed to the commission for the ] in 1894.<ref>Bibliographie de la France (p. 85). (1893). France: (n.p.).</ref> | He was later appointed to the commission for the ] in 1894.<ref>Bibliographie de la France (p. 85). (1893). France: (n.p.).</ref> | ||
| In 1900, at the ], he was the vice president for the photography category (i.e. materials, processes, and products), where he worked alongside president ], rapporteur |
In 1900, at the ], he was the vice president for the photography category (i.e. materials, processes, and products), where he worked alongside president ], rapporteur Léon Vidal, and secretary ].<ref>Comités d'admission (p. 69). (1898). France: Imprimerie nationale.</ref> | ||
| ==Death== | ==Death== | ||
| Alphonse Davanne died on 19 September 1912 in ], ], ].<ref name="A. Davanne | Musée d’Orsay. (n.d.)"/> | Alphonse Davanne died on 19 September 1912 in ], ], ].<ref name="A. Davanne | Musée d’Orsay. (n.d.)"/> | ||
| == Gallery == | |||
| <gallery mode="packed" caption="'''Photos by Alphonse Davanne'''"> | |||
| Construction Portique Château Pau.jpg|Construction Portique Château Pau | |||
| Portail de l'Abbatiale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Neuwiller-lès-Saverne, bas Rhin, basse Alsace, (67330), PH28496.jpg|Portal of the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey Church | |||
| Louis-Alphonse Davanne - Great Upper Waterfall, High Alps - 1991.292 - Cleveland Museum of Art.tif|Great Upper Waterfall, High Alps | |||
| </gallery> | |||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:43, 13 January 2025
French chemist and photographer (1824–1912)| Alphonse Davanne | |
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 Photograph by Mathieu-Deroche (reproduced in heliogravure by Paul Dujardin) | |
| Born | Louis-Alphonse Davanne (1824-04-12)12 April 1824 Paris, France |
| Died | 1 January 1912(1912-01-01) (aged 87) Saint-Cloud, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Awards | Officer of the Legion of Honour (1889) Knight of the Order of Leopold |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry, Photography |
Alphonse Davanne (12 April 1824 – 19 September 1912) was a French chemist, photographer, and writer.
Early life
Louis-Alphonse Davanne was born in Paris, France, on 12 April 1824.
Career
In 1852, the French chemist embraced photography as his profession. His own photographs were signed "A. Davanne".
Alphonse Davanne was a founding member of the Société française de photographie in 1854 and served on the board of directors. He was also a member of the Royal Photographic Society. At the general meeting of the French Photographic Society (French: Société française de photographie) on 16 July 1858, Davanne presented uranium prints made by Louis Alphonse de Brébisson and read out a letter from him explaining his photographic process.
During the 1850s, he re-explored bitumen of Judea as a medium for Photoengraving, naming his technique litho-photographie. In 1858, Davanne contributed to a work published in Paris under the title Photographic chemistry (French: Chimie photographique) in collaboration with French chemist and physiologist Charles-Louis Barreswil. In January 1863, he worked alongside French chemist Aimé Girard on the action of nitrate of silver upon albumen. He was admitted to the Société chimique de Paris in 1864. He later published the Photographic Directory in 1865.
In the 1870s, Davanne held the position of vice president for the French Society of Photography, becoming its president in 1876. He was also a professor of photography at the National School of Bridges and Highways (French: École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées).
He was appointed as a member of the awards jury at the Paris Exhibition of 1878.
In 1885, Davanne wrote about French inventor Nicéphore Niepce, publishing his work under the title Nicéphore Niepce, inventeur de la photographie.
In August 1887, The English Mechanic and World of Science highlighted that Davanne announced a 1000 franc prize for a photographic plate combining the benefits of both gelatin and collodion, with a submission deadline of 31 December 1888.
In 1888, he was nominated to the organizing committee for the first International Congress of Photography, established to coincide with the Universal Exhibitions. He held the position of vice president under Jules Janssen, the committee's president, alongside astronomer Charles Wolf. He presided over the awards jury at the Exposition Universelle in Brussels in 1888 and Paris in the following year. Davanne, the chairman of the board of directors of the French Photographic Society, was appointed as president of the awards jury for the Exposition Universelle of 1889.
He was distinguished as an Officer of the Legion of Honour in 1889.
By 1892, Davanne presided over the council of the French Society of Photography and was a delegate of the French Association for the Advancement of Sciences (French: Association française pour l'avancement des sciences).
He was later appointed to the commission for the Antwerp International Exposition in 1894.
In 1900, at the Paris Exposition, he was the vice president for the photography category (i.e. materials, processes, and products), where he worked alongside president Étienne-Jules Marey, rapporteur Léon Vidal, and secretary Michel Berthaud.
Death
Alphonse Davanne died on 19 September 1912 in Saint-Cloud, Hauts-de-Seine, France.
Gallery
- Photos by Alphonse Davanne
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Construction Portique Château Pau
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Portal of the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Abbey Church
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Great Upper Waterfall, High Alps
,_PH28496.jpg)
References
- ^ Alphonse Davanne (35763) | Musée d’Orsay. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.musee-orsay.fr/fr/ressources/repertoire-artistes-personnalites/alphonse-davanne-35763
- McGuigan, Jr., J. F., Goodyear III, F. H. (2022). In Light of Rome: Early Photography in the Capital of the Art World, 1842–1871. United States: Penn State University Press.
- ^ Batchen, G. (1999). Burning with Desire: The Conception of Photography (p. 246). United Kingdom: MTP Press.
- Photographic Notes (p. 202). (1856). United Kingdom: Sampson Low, Son & Company.
- Barreswil, C. (1858). Chimie photographique: contenant les éléments de chimie expliqués par des exemples empruntés à la photographie.... (n.p.): Mallet-Bachelier.
- Crookes, W. (1863). The Photographic News: A Weekly Record of the Progress of Photography. Ed. by William Crookes, and by G. Wharton Simpson (p. 53). United Kingdom: Cassell.
- Bulletin de la Société Chimique de Paris: comprenant le Procès-verbal des séances, les Mémoires prés. à la Soc., l'Analyse des travaux de chimie pure et appliquée publ. en France et à l'étranger. (1893). France: Hachette.
- Cole, H., Pollen, J. H. (1877). Supplement to the Universal Catalogue of Books on Art: Compiled for the Use of the National Art Library and the Schools of Art in the United Kingdom (p. 172). United Kingdom: H.M. Stationery Office.
- Bulletin de la Société de géographie (p. 227). (1876). France: Société de géographie.
- ^ L'Exposition de Paris (1889) (p. 175). (1889). France: Librairie illustrée.
- Davanne, A. (1885). Nicéphore Niepce: inventeur de la photographie. France: Gauthier-Villars.
- English Mechanic and Mirror of Science and Art (p. 582). (1887). United Kingdom: (n.p.).
- Scientific American (p. 101). (1889). United States: Munn & Company.
- Association belge de photographie. Bulletin (p. 121-122). (1890). Belgium: Association belge de photographie.
- Catalogue officiel général. (1894). Belgium: Typographie et lithographie Adolphe Mertens.
- Compte rendu de la ... session - Association française pour l'avancement des sciences. (1892). (n.p.): Secrétariat de l'Association siège des sociétés savantes.
- Revue des travaux scientifiques. (1896). France: Imprimerie nationale.
- Bibliographie de la France (p. 85). (1893). France: (n.p.).
- Comités d'admission (p. 69). (1898). France: Imprimerie nationale.
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