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.

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