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Louis Désiré Dupont (1825-1878) was a French photographer active in the 19th century. Born in Deux-Sèvres and later based in Poitiers, Dupont specialized in portraiture, capturing the likenesses of individuals and families in a range of poses and settings. His work often showcases the formal conventions of early photography, with subjects typically posed in seated or standing positions against a backdrop. As a skilled practitioner of the daguerreotype and carte-de-visite formats, his photographs provide a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a period of significant social and technological change.
Born
1825-01-09
Birth place
Deux-Sèvres
Died
1878-12-08
Death place
Poitiers