Charles Alphonse Deblois: A Parisian Engraver Capturing the Spirit of His Time Charles Alphonse Deblois (1822 – 1883) occupies a prominent position in French art history, primarily celebrated for his prolific production of etchings during the Second Empire. Born in Paris, he descended from an artistic lineage—his father, Charles Alphonse Deblois, was himself a painter—and swiftly established himself as a respected engraver whose prints profoundly resonated with Victorian sensibilities both in London and Paris. His career spanned nearly six decades, characterized by unwavering dedication to h…