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Paul-Emile Miot: The Invention of Paradise * 1845-1870

Hardback

Main Details

Title Paul-Emile Miot: The Invention of Paradise * 1845-1870
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Sydney Picasso
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:162
Category/GenreIndividual artists and art monographs
Individual photographers
Places in old photographs
ISBN/Barcode 9783777431918
ClassificationsDewey:779.092
Audience
General
Illustrations 172 illustrations, 162 colour illustrations

Publishing Details
Publisher Hirmer Verlag
Imprint Hirmer Verlag
Publication Date 21 November 2012
Publication Country Germany

Description

This sumptuous illustrated volume shows the hitherto unpublished pictures taken by the naval commander Paul-Emile Miot (1827-1900) in the early days of photography. Taken during an expedition to Polynesia, the photographs are accompanied by drawings and objects from Tahiti and the Marquesas Islands.