Alfred Fillon

Alfred Fillon (1825-1881) was a French photographer who lived and worked in Lisbon, Portugal. He is best known for his portraiture, which captured the likenesses of prominent figures of the time, including actors and writers. Fillon's work was often featured in the magazine *O Contemporaneo*, a publication that chronicled the lives of notable personalities in Portugal. He employed a direct and honest style, using his photographic skills to create lasting images of his subjects.