André Giroux

André Giroux French, 1801-1879 André Giroux was the son of Alphonse Giroux, cameramaker to Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre and a painter of some note. A painter himself, André was equally adept at the calotype and the wet collodion on glass techniques, ultimately concentrating on glass negatives for his photography. His landscapes, which often include architectural and rural subjects, were known for their harmonious appearance, often achieved through substantial manipulation of the negatives. More than any other early French photographer, Giroux was interested in painterly effects. He...