Alphonse Davanne

Alphonse Davanne (1824–1912) was a French chemist and photographer.

Also recorded as M. Davanne; Louis-Alphonse Davanne.

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Overview

Born at Paris in 1824, died at Saint-Cloud in 1912.

In detail

the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is photography.

Positions recorded include president. Membership is recorded of Société française de photographie, Royal Photographic Society and Fédération photographique de France.

Work by Alphonse Davanne is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Photography Collection and J. Paul Getty Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Order of Leopold, Officier de l'Instruction publique and Commander of the Order of Christ.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Alphonse Davanne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q19945017: Alphonse Davanne

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