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First Photograph
Thomas Wedgwood created the first photograph by using leather coated with silver salts. The photographs only showed shadows and didn't last long. Davy published an account of Wedgwood's work in London's Journal of the Royal Institution. -
French First Empire
The French First Empire was led by Naoleon Bonapaete and is important for their economic expansion. -
Napoleon Crowned Empire
Napoleon became the new ruler of the French Empire and the French Revolution comes to an end. -
War of the Sixth Coalition
A coalition of Austria, Prussia, Russia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, and some German states defeated France and forced Napoleon out of Germany. -
Congress of Vienna
This congress reorganized France after Napoleon was forced to leave. The goal was to have a long-term plan of peace. -
First Permanent Photograph
The earliest photograph recorded is the View from the Window at Le Gras. Nicephore Niepce was able to capture this moment in time by using a sheet of metal with a film of chemicals spread on it. It took 8 hours to capture this photo. -
July Monarchy
The July Monarchy was a time of liberal monarchy rule of France under Louid-Philippe. -
Creation of first latent image
Louis Deguerre created the first lament print. -
Daguerreotype
Photography was introduced into the industry with the invention of the Daguerreotype by Louis Daguerre. It introduced a mix of art and technology into society. However, it was very expensive and difficult to use. -
The Camera
Photographers during this time designed their own cameras. Companies began producing cameras. Voightlander invented a camera for metal plates. -
Calotype
The Calotype was invented by Fox Talbot and was a major development in the world of photography. -
Photojournalism
Photos can be used as a tool to evoke emotions and was brought into the news to reveal the images of war. Illustrations were replaced with photographs. -
Second Republic
A new form of government under Napoleon III. He changed the constitution to created a new way of legislation. -
The First Photograph of the Moon
The first photograph of the moon was taken by George Philips Bond and John Adams Whipple. -
Collodion Process
The Collodion Process, invented by Fredrick Scott, reduced the time to develop photographs. -
Carte-De-Viste Photography
Andre Adolphe Eugene Disderi made small photography popular in 1854. -
Oscar Rejlander and "The Two Ways of Life"
"The Two Ways of Life" is a series of over 30 images blended together using the process of Combination Printing. -
The Panoramic Camera Inventon
Thomas Sutton invented a camera made out of wood and captured panoramic photographs. -
Les Miserables
A novel, written by Victor Hugo, demonstrated the lifestyle of the French population during the French Revolution as well as the politics and morals. -
Third Republic
The French legislation created the Third Republic. France was occupied by foreign. Feeling of national guilt and a desire for vengeance played a major theme throughout France during this time. -
Celluloid Roll Film
Celluloid roll film was the first transparent and flexible film bas material. It made photography more accessible. -
Kodak's "n1 box camera"
George Eastman used the new roll film to create a simple camera that was easy to use. Eastman was very talented at advertising photography. -
The Folding Pocket Kodak
A small foldable camera for easier transportation. -
Kodak Brownie Camera
The "Brownie" was cardboard box camera and was very inexpensive. -
Autochrome Plate
The Lummiere Brothers invented the first commercially color photography plate.
