VOICED : New exhibition sheds light on enigmatic

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. Born Francois Boshu, he changed his name due to its negative connotations. His career peaked with city commissions but declined after the Franco-Prussian War and the fall of the Second Empire. Despite fading into obscurity, Marville's photographs remain a testament to his talent.

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