Charles Alphonse Deblois: A Parisian Engraver Capturing the Spirit of His Time Charles Alphonse Deblois (1822 – 1883) stands as a significant figure in French art history, particularly remembered for his prolific output of etchings during the Second Empire. Born in Paris, he emerged from a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father, also Charles Alphonse Deblois, was himself an artist—and Deblois quickly established himself as a respected engraver whose prints resonated deeply with the tastes and sensibilities of Victorian London and Parisian society alike. His career spanned nearly six…