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          Nadar Most Popular Paintings

          The 25 artworks by Nadar our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

          Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
          Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Nadar · 1820 – 1910

          Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870) by Nadar, 1855

          1855 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · original 23 x 17 cm

          Experience this intimate 19th-century portrait of Alexandre Dumas by Nadar, capturing literary genius with soft realism; own a piece of Parisian history.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #1: Alexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)
          Art Movement
          19th-century photography
          Color Palette
          Monochrome
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 1 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Sarah Bernhardt by Nadar, 1864

          1864 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 21 x 16 cm

          Experience the captivating portrait of Sarah Bernhardt by Félix Nadar. This iconic 1864 daguerreotype captures her dramatic intensity and timeless beauty, showcasing a pivotal moment in theatrical history.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #2: Sarah Bernhardt
          Art Movement
          19th-century photography
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 2 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Nadar: [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou

          1889 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 14 x 10 cm

          Experience Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora by Nadar! This iconic black & white photograph captures her dramatic portrayal, showcasing artistry and historical significance. A masterpiece of early 20th-century portraiture.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #3: [Sarah Bernhardt as the Empress Theodora in Sardou
          Art Movement
          Art Nouveau
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 3 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Paul and His Dog (1865)

          1865 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 61 x 47 cm

          Experience the melancholy romance of Tournachon's 1865 photograph, Paul and His Dog, capturing resilience through evocative black and white portraiture; discover this masterpiece today.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #4: Paul and His Dog
          Art Movement
          Romanticism
          Color Palette
          Dark
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 4 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Nadar: Égouts De Paris

          1861

          A dramatic monochrome view into the dark, damp tunnels of the Parisian sewer system in 1861.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #5: Égouts De Paris
          Art Movement
          Realism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 5 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Pierrot the Photographer

          1854 · Musée d'Orsay, Paris

          A captivating vintage portrait by Félix Nadar of Pierrot the Photographer, showcasing a clown-like figure with a camera – a pioneering image capturing early photography's charm and innovation.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #6: Pierrot the Photographer
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          Popularity
          No. 6 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          portraits François Guizot

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #7: portraits François Guizot
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 7 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          portraits Gioacchino Rossini

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #8: portraits Gioacchino Rossini
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 8 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Eugène Viollet le Duc

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          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 9 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Claude Debussy by Nadar

          1908

          A vintage portrait of composer Claude Debussy by Félix Nadar, capturing his contemplative expression and artistic intensity from 1908. A classic early photographic study.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #10: Claude Debussy
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 10 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Nadar, Gustave Doré (1855)

          1855
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #11: Gustave Doré
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 11 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Charles Baudelaire (1855) by Nadar

          1855
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          Pictorialism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 12 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Alexander Dumas Père (1855)

          1855
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          Pictorialism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 13 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Honoré Daumier, 1855, Nadar

          1855
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #14: Honoré Daumier
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          Pictorialism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 14 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Nadar

          1855
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #15: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 15 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Félix Nadar, 1854, Nadar

          1854

          Explore a striking 1854 daguerreotype portrait by Félix Nadar, a pioneer of photography. Admire the formal composition & soft lighting of this classic studio piece.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #16: Félix Nadar
          Art Movement
          Contemporary Realism
          Color Palette
          Neutrals
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 16 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Pierrot pleading by Nadar, 1854

          1854
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #17: Pierrot pleading
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 17 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Nadar, Gustave Courbet (1850)

          1850
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #18: Gustave Courbet
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 18 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Charles Deburau, Pierrot listening by Nadar, 1855

          1855
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #19: Charles Deburau, Pierrot listening
          Art Movement
          Pictorialism
          Color Palette
          Earthy
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 19 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Gustave Doré by Nadar

          1855

          Magnificent hand-painted reproduction of Gustave Doré’s iconic portrait by Nadar. Explore this 1855 masterpiece – a rare glimpse into the artist's life, captured with Nadar’s photographic skill.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #20: Gustave Doré
          Art Movement
          Romanticism
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          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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          No. 20 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Charles Baudelaire (1855) by Nadar

          1855
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #21: Charles Baudelaire
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          Pierrot Climbing Through a Window, Nadar

          1854
          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #22: Pierrot Climbing Through a Window
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          No. 22 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Félix Nadar Indian like by Nadar, 1863

          1863
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          Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Junie in "Britannicus" by Jean Racine (1860)

          1860

          A striking daguerreotype of Sarah Bernhardt as Junie in Racine’s ‘Britannicus,’ captured by Nadar. Explore this iconic 1860 portrait's classical style & photographic detail.

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #24: Sarah Bernhardt in the Role of Junie in "Britannicus" by Jean Racine
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          Realism
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          No. 24 of 261 artworks by Nadar
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          Michail Bakunin by Nadar

          1860

          Admire Felix Nadar’s iconic 1860 portrait of Michail Bakunin. A captivating 19th-century photograph showcasing realism & artistic brilliance. Explore art history!

          View the most popular artwork of Nadar ranked #25: Michail Bakunin
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          The artist

          Nadar

          1820 – 1910

          Portrait of Nadar
          Quick facts
          • Copyright statusPublic domain
          • Best occasionsstatement
          • Corpus themessocial commentary, realism, dark romanticism, documentary photography, early photojournalism
          • Mediumsacrylic on canvas
          • Works on APS261
          • Also known asGaspard-Félix Tournachon, Félix Nadar, Tournadar, نادر, Надар
          • Died1910
          • Top-ranked workAlexandre Dumas père (1802-1870)
          Biography

          Félix Nadar: A Pioneer of Photography

          Early Life and Beginnings

          • Born: Gaspard-Félix Tournachon on April 5, 1820, in Paris (though some sources suggest Lyon).
          • His father, Victor Tournachon, was a printer and bookseller.
          • Initially studied medicine but abandoned it due to financial constraints after his father’s death.
          • Nadar, as he became known, began his career as a caricaturist and novelist, contributing to various newspapers.

          From Caricature to Photography

          • Began experimenting with photography around 1853.
          • Opened his first photographic studio in 1854 at 113 rue St. Lazare, later moving to 35 Boulevard des Capucines in 1860.
          • Quickly gained recognition for his striking and psychologically insightful portraits.
          • Rejection of Convention: Nadar eschewed the opulent backdrops common in portraiture, preferring natural light and a focus on the sitter’s personality.

          Pioneering Aerial Photography

          • In 1858, Nadar became the first person to take aerial photographs using balloons.
          • Overcame technical challenges related to developing photographic plates at altitude by inventing a gas-proof cotton cover for his balloon baskets.
          • Also pioneered artificial lighting in photography, notably within the Paris Catacombs.
          • Le Géant: Commissioned the construction of a massive balloon named “Le Géant” (The Giant) in 1863, inspiring Jules Verne’s *Five Weeks in a Balloon*.

          Major Achievements and Influences

          • Portraiture: Photographed numerous prominent figures including Victor Hugo, Charles Baudelaire, Sarah Bernhardt, and Gustave Courbet.
          • Established the world’s first airmail service during the Siege of Paris (1870-71) using balloon flights.
          • Hosted the first Impressionist exhibition in his studio in 1874, providing a crucial platform for emerging artists.
          • Published what is considered the first photo-interview in 1886, featuring chemist Michel Eugène Chevreul.

          Later Life and Legacy

          • Moved his studio to Marseille from 1895 to 1909.
          • Died on March 20, 1910, in Paris and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery.
          • His son, Paul Nadar, continued the studio’s operations after his death.
          • Quand j’étais photographe: Published a memoir reflecting on his life and work, offering valuable insights into 19th-century photography.
          • Historical Significance: Nadar's innovative techniques and artistic vision profoundly impacted the development of photography as an art form. His portraits remain iconic representations of Parisian intellectual and artistic circles.

          Questions & Answers

          Can I browse Nadar's works by mood?

          Nadar's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

          Is there an overview of all the subjects Nadar painted?

          The Subject Atlas page maps Nadar's artworks by subject.

          Where are Nadar's artworks grouped by palette?

          Nadar's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

          By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 25, 2026
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