early life and photographic beginnings jacques-henri lartigue, a renowned french photographer and painter, was born on june 13, 1894, in courbevoie, western paris, to a wealthy family. his fascination with photography began at the tender age of seven, capturing his friends and family in various activities such as running, jumping, racing homemade cars, making kites, gliders, and aeroplanes, and even climbing the eiffel tower. this early passion would shape his entire artistic trajectory, fostering an unwavering dedication to documenting the world around him with remarkable precision and sensi…