Joseph Daziaro: Capturing Moscow’s Glory Through Photography Joseph Daziaro (1805 – Living) emerged as a prominent Italian photographer during the mid-nineteenth century, leaving an indelible mark on Russian visual culture. Primarily active in Russia, he gained renown for his meticulously crafted albums documenting the grandeur of Moscow and its surrounding environs—a testament to both artistic vision and technological innovation. Early Life & Training: Precise biographical details regarding Daziaro’s formative years remain elusive. However, it is known that he honed his photographic s…