Self-portrait in Eskimo (sic) costume

Salt-paper print from a collodion glass negative, 22 × 13.5 cm This self-portrait in American Indian (or Eskimo (sic) according to a contemporary source) costume bears witness to Félix Nadar's love of spectacular and exotic outfits and disguises. He is believed to have worn it to a party at his...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Félix Nadar
Format: Still Image
Language:French
Published: 1863
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Online Access:http://ark.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/mm426201006j
http://expositions.bnf.fr/les-nadar/grand_en/nad_007.php
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Summary:Salt-paper print from a collodion glass negative, 22 × 13.5 cm This self-portrait in American Indian (or Eskimo (sic) according to a contemporary source) costume bears witness to Félix Nadar's love of spectacular and exotic outfits and disguises. He is believed to have worn it to a party at his studio.