Édouard Baldus was born in 1813 in Grünebach, Prussia.
He lived and travelled throughout France.
He died in 1889.

Known for:
Baldus photographed the architectural monuments and landscapes of Paris and
southern France.

Most Popular Images:
"Pavillion Daru, No. 6, Paris"

Did you know ... ?
• He was originally named Eduard, but he changed the spelling to Édouard upon
moving to France.
• Baldus strove to be a painter and only became interested in photography when a
career in painting did not work out.

Quote:
Stéphane Geoffray, a contemporary of Baldus, stated:
"A total absence of grain, a strength and transparency of shadow, a brilliance of
light- such are the qualities that recommend the beautiful prints of this skilled photographer."

General Format:
Baldus created salted paper prints and Albumen prints in a very wide range of sizes.

How many photographs exist?
Baldus printed in very small, unnumbered editions.

Prices:
$2,000. - $10,000.

How are the photographs printed and signed?
Baldus did not sign his photographs.

Technical Information:
Baldus mastered the art of combining negatives to create large scale prints.
His negatives ranged in size from 17 x 19 cm to 60 x 80 cm.

Vintage:
All are vintage.

Portfolios:
None.

Books - In Print (order yours now!):
The Photographs of Edouard Baldus - hardback, $65.

Availability:
Please contact A Gallery regarding the availability of photographs by Baldus.

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