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Adolphe Braun

Adolphe Braun (1812–1877) was a French photographer, art historian and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Ad. Braun.

Adolphe Braun in brief

Born
1812
Died
1877
Known for
photographer, art historian and draftsperson
Place of birth
Besançon
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Jean Adolphe Braun.

Born at Besançon in 1812, died at Dornach in 1877.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris, Papal States and Rome. Residence is recorded at Paris and Dornach. Employment is recorded with Braun et Compagnie.

Work by Adolphe Braun is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria and National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Adolphe Braun”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q365683: Adolphe Braun

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