{"product_id":"early-gaze-unseen-photography-of-the-19th-century-paperback","title":"Early Gaze: Unseen Photography of the 19th Century - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTamara Berghmans\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIngrid Leonard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book explores Belgium's early embrace of photography after its 1839 invention, highlighting its role as a hub for innovation, supported by geography, industry, and a wealthy middle class. With numerous nostalgic photographs. Text in English and Dutch.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fascinating journey through the development of 19th century photography\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEarly Gaze\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a fascinating insight into the origins and development of photography in nineteenth-century Belgium. At the time, the technology was the wonder of the age. Presenting never-before-published material, the book uncovers hidden stories and perspectives while also revealing a rich array of subjects. It also demonstrates how the ruling class harnessed photography as a potent instrument of identity and control. From intimate portraits to medical experiments, from art photography to the first mugshots, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Gaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e brings together hundreds of unique images to illuminate how the pioneers of the era sought to capture their world with the camera. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith numerous unique photos by François Braga, Joseph Pelizzaro, Guillaume Claine, Joseph Ernest Buschmann, Edmond Fierlants, and others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePublished on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition at FOMU - Fotomuseum Antwerp from 24 October 2025 to 1 March 2026. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eText in English and Dutch.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamara Berghmans\u003c\/b\u003e is an art historian with a specialization in photography, particularly in photohistorical research. Her academic focus encompasses a range of topics, including photobooks, art photography, subjective photography, and pictorialism. She has a strong interest in Belgian modern art photography, with a particular emphasis on the works of Ed van der Elsken and Sanne Sannes. \u003cb\u003eIngrid Leonard\u003c\/b\u003e is a researcher and assistant curator at FOMU - Fotomuseum in Antwerp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.21 x 11.71 x 9.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 20, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45967309373637,"sku":"9789493416284","price":74.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/W281k0Nfq9789493416284.webp?v=1773708779","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/early-gaze-unseen-photography-of-the-19th-century-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}