Paul Nadar

The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is fine-art photography and portrait photography. Places of work recorded in the authority are Paris. Work by Paul Nadar is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Canada and J. Paul Getty Museum. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, officier d'académie, Knight of the Order of the Lion and the Sun and Knight of the Order of Leopold.

• Born — 8 February 1856 • Birthplace — Paris, France • Died — 1 September 1939 (aged 83) • Place of death — Paris, France • Occupation — Photographer • Father — Nadar • Relatives — Victor Tournachon (grandfather)

Nadar was born on 8 February 1856 in Paris. He was appointed by his father to be manager of the latter's studio in Paris 1874. The two men had a difficult relationship, being estranged for a period, but later collaborated on the world's first photo interview – Nadar senior conducting the interview while Paul took photographs — of Michel-Eugène Chevreul. As of 1 April 1895, his father turned over the Paris Nadar Studio to Paul. His father moved to Marseille, returning to Paris 3 January 1909. The older Nadar died on 20 March 1910, aged 89. The studio continued under the direction of Paul Nadar. Paul died on 1 September 1939 in Paris. • Illustration — Photograph of Lucy Arbell by Paul Nadar, c. 1909

The authorities additionally record the heading Paul Tournachon Nadar. His recorded language was French. He was the child of Nadar and Ernestine Nadar. He married Marie Degrandi and Marie Anne Parquet. One child is recorded: Marthe Nadar.