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      Félix Nadar, 1820 – 1910

      Félix Nadar: The 100 Best-Known Paintings

      Of all Félix Nadar's paintings, Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855) is the most famous; it hangs in the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Close behind come Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889). Among the 261 works by Félix Nadar in our catalogue, these 100 are the most celebrated, each shown with its date, its museum and its story.

      Poriadkované podľa nášho skóre popularity, ktoré kombinuje počet vyhľadávaní, návštev a objednávok pre každé dielo. Aktualizované október 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.

      Portrét Félix Nadar
      Félix Nadar · 1820 – 1910
      Narodený · zomrel
      1820 – 1910, Rue Saint-Honoré
      Pohyb
      Pictorialism
      Diela v našom katalógu
      261
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      Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855)
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      J. Paul Getty Museum

      Félix Nadar's 10 most celebrated paintings

      Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855) od Félix Nadar
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      Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)

      1855 · Black and White Photography · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

      This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe. Taken in 1855 by the masterful lens of Nadar, this photograph transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully preserved moment of intellectual repose. The composition centers on Dumas’s upper torso, presenting him with an air that is both formal for its…

      Sarah Bernhardt (1864) od Félix Nadar
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      Sarah Bernhardt

      1864 · Acrylic On Canvas · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

      Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness, it's an intimate revelation of the legendary actress herself, radiating both vulnerability and formidable strength. The photograph, executed with the meticulous precision characteristic of Nadar’s work, offers a rare glimpse into Bernhardt’s carefully constructed stage persona, yet simultaneously hints at the woman…

      [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889) od Félix Nadar
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      [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou

      1889 · Acrylic On Canvas · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

      Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance. Executed in 1889, this albumen print captures the legendary actress at the height of her career, embodying the formidable figure of Byzantine empress Theodora within Victorien Sardou's dramatic play. Tournachon, already a master of capturing fleeting expressions and atmospheric detail, here utilizes…

      Paul and His Dog (1865) od Félix Nadar
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      Paul and His Dog

      1865 · Black and White Photography · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

      In the quiet, silvered depths of Gaspard Félix Tournachon’s 1865 masterpiece, “Paul and His Dog,” we encounter a scene that transcends the boundaries of mere photography to become a profound meditation on the human condition. Captured during a period of immense historical upheaval, this work serves as an intimate window into a moment of stillness amidst the encro

      Égouts De Paris (1861) od Félix Nadar
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      Égouts De Paris

      1861 · Black and White Photography

      We are looking at Égouts De Paris, a work produced by Nadar in 1861. This photograph captures the subterranean reality of Paris, France, focusing specifically on the city's sewer system. It is a rare glimpse into a space that remained hidden from the public eye during the mid-nineteenth century.

      Pierrot the Photographer (1854) od Félix Nadar
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      Pierrot the Photographer

      1854 · Acrylic On Canvas · Musée d'Orsay, Paríž

      Félix Nadar’s “Pierrot the Photographer,” created in 1854, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously constructed tableau vivant—a staged scene brimming with quiet observation and subtle commentary on the burgeoning world of photography. The image immediately draws the eye to Pierrot, a figure both familiar and unsettlingly modern, holding a camera poised as if capturing not just a likeness but an essence. He embodies the nascent spirit of the photographer…

      Claude Debussy (1908) od Félix Nadar
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      Claude Debussy

      1908

      A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix Nadar. More than just a likeness, this portrait offers a window into the soul of a musical innovator and reflects the burgeoning field of photography at the turn of the century. The image presents Debussy in a three-quarter view, his gaze directly…

      Félix Nadar paintings ranked 11 to 100

      Félix Nadar's canvases, period by period

      What Félix Nadar painted most

      The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.

      Where Félix Nadar's canvases hang

      4 múzeá, v ktorých sa nachádza najviac obrazov z tejto stránky.

      Múzeá Mesto Diela umelca Félix Nadar Obrazy z tohto zoznamu
      J. Paul Getty Museum, Los AngelesJ. Paul Getty Museum Los Angeles 3 Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog
      Cleveland Museum of Art, ClevelandCleveland Museum of Art Cleveland 1 Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)
      Musée d'Orsay, ParížMusée d'Orsay Paríž 1 Pierrot the Photographer
      Julius Böhler AG Starnberg 1 Égouts De Paris

      Decade by decade: Félix Nadar's most celebrated canvas

      1. 1850s
        Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855) od Félix Nadar
        Ranked 1 of 100

        Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)

        Vek 30 – 39 · Cleveland Museum of Art

        This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe.…

      2. 1860s
        Sarah Bernhardt (1864) od Félix Nadar
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        Sarah Bernhardt

        Vek 40 – 49 · J. Paul Getty Museum

        Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness,…

      3. 1870s
      4. 1880s
        [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889) od Félix Nadar
        Ranked 3 of 100

        [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou

        Vek 60 – 69 · J. Paul Getty Museum

        Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance.…

      5. 1890s
      6. 1900s
        Claude Debussy (1908) od Félix Nadar
        Ranked 10 of 100

        Claude Debussy

        Vek 80 – 89

        A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix…

      Your questions on Félix Nadar's paintings, answered

      Which is the most celebrated painting by Félix Nadar?Read the answer

      Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855), Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889) follow.

      How old was Félix Nadar at the time of Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)?Read the answer

      Félix Nadar, born in 1820, was 35 years old: Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) dates from 1855.

      Which ten paintings is Félix Nadar most famous for?Read the answer

      Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870), Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog, Égouts De Paris, Pierrot the Photographer, portraits François Guizot, portraits Gioacchino Rossini, Eugène Viollet le Duc a Claude Debussy. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.

      How many paintings by Félix Nadar are known?Read the answer

      261 works by Félix Nadar are in our catalogue, dated 1850 to 1908.

      Which museums hold Félix Nadar's best-known canvases?Read the answer

      Mostly in J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles), Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland) a Musée d'Orsay (Paríž); the list above names each museum and its canvases.

      In which years did Félix Nadar paint the most celebrated canvases?Read the answer

      In 1860s, which gave 44 of the 100 works on this page, Sarah Bernhardt among them.

      What are the first and the last of Félix Nadar's famous canvases?Read the answer

      The earliest canvas here is Gustave Courbet (1850); the latest is Claude Debussy (1908).

      Which subjects return most often in Félix Nadar's paintings?Read the answer

      Photography (13), Portrait (11) a Victorian era (7), across the 100 works on this page.

      What did Félix Nadar usually paint with?Read the answer

      Black and White Photography, used in 3 of the 100 works on this page.

      To which art movement does Félix Nadar belong?Read the answer

      Pictorialism, as the canvases on this page show.

      What can I see by Félix Nadar at the J. Paul Getty Museum?Read the answer

      The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles holds 3 of the works on this page, among them Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou a Paul and His Dog.

      Can I order a hand-painted copy of a painting by Félix Nadar?Read the answer

      Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.

      Félix Nadar: the painter's story

      Félix Nadar: Pionier fotografie

      Raný život a začiatky

      • Narodený: Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, 5. apríla 1820 v Paríži (hoci niektoré zdroje uvádzajú Lyon).
      • Jeho otec, Victor Tournachon, bol tlačiar a knihodar.
      • Pôvodne študoval medicínu, no po smrti otca ju musel opustiť kvôli finančným ťažkostiam.
      • Nadar, ako sa neskôr stal známy, začal svoju kariéru ako karikatúrista a románový spisovateľ, pričom prispieval do rôznych novín.

      Od karikatúry k fotografii

      • S experimentovaním s fotografiou začal okolo roku 1853.
      • Svoje prvé fotografické štúdio otvoril v roku 1854 na adrese 113 rue St. Lazare, neskôr sa v roku 1860 presunul na 35 Boulevard des Capucines.
      • Rýchlo si získal uznanie pre svoje pôsobivé a psychologicky hlboké portréty.
      • Odmietnutie konvencií: Nadar sa vyhýbal opulentným pozadiam, ktoré boli v portrétnej fotografii bežné; uprednostňoval prirodzené svetlo a sústredenie na osobnosť modela.

      Pionierska letecká fotografia

      • V roku apo 1858 sa Nadar stal prvým človekom, ktorý wykonal letecké fotografie pomocou balónov.
      • Prekonal technické výzvy spojené s vyvolávaním fotografických doskien vo výške tým, že vynalezol bavlnenú kryciu plachtu odolnú voči plynom pre svoje balónové koše.
      • Bol tiež pionierom používania umelého osvetlenia v fotografii, čo sa prejavilo najmä v Parížskych katakombách.
      • Le Géant: V roku 1863 si nechal vybudovať masívny balón s názvom „Le Géant“ (Obrman), čo inšpirovalo Julesa Verneho k napísaniu románu *Päť týždňov v balóne*.

      Hlavné úspechy a vplyvy

      • Portrétna tvorba: Nafotoval mnohé významné osobnosti, vrátane Victora Hugo, Charlesa Baudelaireho, Sarah Bernhardt a Gustave Courbeta.
      • Počas obklučovania Paríža (1870 – 71) zorganizoval prvé letecké poštové spojenie na svete pomocou letov balónmi.
      • V roku 1874 vo svojom štúdiu usporiadal prvú impresionistickú výstavu, čím poskytol kľúčové platformu začínajúcim umelcom.
      • V roku 1886 publikoval to, čo je považované za prvý foto-rozhovor, v ktorom vystupoval chemik Michel Eugène Chevreul.

      Neskorší život a odkaz

      • V období od roku 1895 do 1909 presunul svoje štúdio do Marseille.
      • Zomrel 20. marca 1910 v Paríži a je pohodený na cintoríne Père Lachaise.
      • Po jeho smrti pokračoval v prevádzke štúdia jeho syn, Paul Nadar.
      • Quand j’étais photographe: Publikoval pamäti, v ktorých bil svoj život a prácu, čo ponúka cenný pohľad na fotografiu 19. storočia.
      • Historický význam: Nadarove inovatívne techniky a umelecká vízia zásadne ovplyvnili vývoj fotografie ako umeleckého žánru. Jeho portréty zostávajú ikonickými predstaviteľmi parížskych intelektuálnych a umeleckých kruhov.

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