Call Number:

PH-02924

Collection Name:

Eugène Appert Photography Collection

Creator:

No. of Items:

2 prints

Span Dates:

1871

Description:

The collection consists of two photographs by Eugène Appert (French, 1830-1891). Both prints, which are from his series "Crimes of the Commune," are photomontages. The scenes depicted were staged after the actual events took place, and then the staged photographs were further doctored and rephotographed to create the final images. Item-level information follows.

964:0108:0022 -- Assassinat des généraux Clément Tomas et Jules Lecomte, rue des Rosiers 6 à Montmartre deans la journée du 18 mars 1871, 1871. Albumen print (photomontage), 9.9 x 15.4 cm (image); 10.8 x 16.4 cm (mount);
964:0108:0023 -- Exécution des otages, prison de la Roquette, le 24 mai 1871, 1871. Albumen print (photomontage), 9.9 x 15.4 cm (image); 10.8 x 16.4 cm (mount).

Location(s):

Unid. Gernsheim Box 08 (964:0108:0022-0023)
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See Also:

[Paris Commune Album, April-May 1871]

Galerie Contemporaine: Litteraire, artistique Photography Collection: 964:0049:0007