VOICED : New exhibition sheds light on enigmatic p

The video explores the life and work of Charles Marville, a renowned photographer of Paris. Initially an illustrator, Marville transitioned to photography in the 1850s, capturing the transformation of Paris during Baron Haussmann's modernization. Despite his success, his fortunes declined with the fall of the Second Empire. Marville's real name was Francois Boshu, which he changed due to its meaning in French. His photographs remain a testament to his talent, even though he faded into obscurity after his death.

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