CLEAN : New exhibition sheds light on enigmatic ph

Francois Boshu, originally named Francois Boshu, changed his name due to its meaning in French. Born in 1813 in Paris to a modest family, his father was a tailor and his mother a laundress. Boshu became an illustrator, working for nearly 20 years in the popular press. His career was influenced by the political climate of the Second Empire, and its collapse in 1870-71 affected his ability to receive commissions. The rise of photography also impacted his work.

In which year was Francois Boshu born and where?

How did the political circumstances in 1870 and 71 affect Marvel's work?