Antoine Samuel Adam-Salomon
French sculptor and photographer
Born
January 9th, 1818
207 years ago
Died
April 28th, 1881
144 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Active in the 19th century, this individual became a significant figure in sculpture and photography. Initially noted for creating busts of notable personalities, the individual also developed a technique in photography that emphasized the artistic aspects of portraiture. By combining sculpture and photography, the work achieved a unique status in the art world of the time.
Created busts of prominent figures
Innovated artistic portrait photography
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