Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855) is the most famous painting by Nadar, held by the Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland. Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889) are the next two works the world knows best. From the 261 works of Nadar in our catalogue, here are the 100 that collectors and museum visitors look at most, with the year, the museum and the story of each.
Rangordnet efter vores popularitetsscore, som kombinerer søgninger, besøg og ordrer for hvert værk. Opdateret oktober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe. Taken in 1855 by the masterful lens of Nadar, this photograph transcends a mere likeness; it is a carefully preserved moment of intellectual repose. The composition centers on Dumas’s upper torso, presenting him with an air that is both formal for its…
Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness, it's an intimate revelation of the legendary actress herself, radiating both vulnerability and formidable strength. The photograph, executed with the meticulous precision characteristic of Nadar’s work, offers a rare glimpse into Bernhardt’s carefully constructed stage persona, yet simultaneously hints at the woman…
Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance. Executed in 1889, this albumen print captures the legendary actress at the height of her career, embodying the formidable figure of Byzantine empress Theodora within Victorien Sardou's dramatic play. Tournachon, already a master of capturing fleeting expressions and atmospheric detail, here utilizes…
In the quiet, silvered depths of Gaspard Félix Tournachon’s 1865 masterpiece, “Paul and His Dog,” we encounter a scene that transcends the boundaries of mere photography to become a profound meditation on the human condition. Captured during a period of immense historical upheaval, this work serves as an intimate window into a moment of stillness amidst the encro
We are looking at Égouts De Paris, a work produced by Nadar in 1861. This photograph captures the subterranean reality of Paris, France, focusing specifically on the city's sewer system. It is a rare glimpse into a space that remained hidden from the public eye during the mid-nineteenth century.
Félix Nadar’s “Pierrot the Photographer,” created in 1854, isn't merely a portrait; it’s a meticulously constructed tableau vivant—a staged scene brimming with quiet observation and subtle commentary on the burgeoning world of photography. The image immediately draws the eye to Pierrot, a figure both familiar and unsettlingly modern, holding a camera poised as if capturing not just a likeness but an essence. He embodies the nascent spirit of the photographer…
A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix Nadar. More than just a likeness, this portrait offers a window into the soul of a musical innovator and reflects the burgeoning field of photography at the turn of the century. The image presents Debussy in a three-quarter view, his gaze directly…
The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
De 4 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Nadar | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 J. Paul Getty Museum |
Los Angeles | 3 | Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 1 | Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) |
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 1 | Pierrot the Photographer |
| Julius Böhler AG | Starnberg | 1 | Égouts De Paris |
This arresting black and white portrait offers us an intimate encounter with Alexandre Dumas père, the celebrated author whose pen spun tales of adventure and romance across Europe.…
Félix Nadar’s “Sarah Bernhardt,” captured in 1864, transcends the conventional portrait and becomes a profound study of presence—a frozen moment of theatrical intensity. More than simply a likeness,…
Gaspard Félix Tournachon's photograph, "Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou’s ‘Theodora’," transcends a simple portrait; it’s a frozen moment of theatrical power and profound emotional resonance.…
A Glimpse into Genius: Felix Nadar's Portrait of Claude Debussy This striking vintage photograph captures the renowned composer Claude Debussy in 1908, immortalized by the celebrated photographer Félix…
Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) (1855), Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Next come Sarah Bernhardt (1864) and [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou (1889).
35 years old: Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) dates from 1855 and Nadar was born in 1820.
Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870), Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou, Paul and His Dog, Égouts De Paris, Pierrot the Photographer, portraits François Guizot, portraits Gioacchino Rossini, Eugène Viollet le Duc og Claude Debussy. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 261 works by Nadar, dated from 1850 to 1908.
Most of them are in J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles), Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland) og Musée d'Orsay (Paris). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1860s: 44 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Sarah Bernhardt.
The earliest on this page is Gustave Courbet (1850), the latest Claude Debussy (1908).
Photography (13), Portrait (11) og Victorian era (7), among the 100 works on this page.
Black and White Photography: 3 of the 100 works on this page.
Pictorialism, as the paintings on this page show.
Sarah Bernhardt, [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou og Paul and His Dog are among the 3 works on this page held by the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
