Monday, September 17, 2012

Nicephore Niepse


A. Three or more specifics about this persons life (a short biography).
He was born in Chalon-sur-SaƓne on March 7, 1765 and has an older brother named Claude. He's know for creating the worlds first ever photograph and internal combustion engine. He was baptized with the name Joseph but then took the name Nicephore.
B. What photograph was he known for? 

C. What was noteworthy and important about this photograph?
It was taken with a camera obscura.
D. Where was the photo taken? 
upper-story workroom at his Saint-Loup-de-Varennes country house, Le Gras
E. How long did it take to make the exposure?
8 hours
F. What year was the photo taken?
1826