émile Zola - Large Vintage Photograph By Nadar - Cabinet Size

Vintage photograph of Émile Zola (1840–1902) by Paul Nadar (1856–1939). Vintage print, circa 1895.

Splendid large-format portrait (cabinet size, 16.5 x 11 cm). Paul Nadar, 51 rue d’Anjou / 53 rue des Mathurins.

Albumen print mounted on heavy cardstock. Signs of wear, scratches, and a small crease at the top; the portrait itself remains very clear and well-defined.

A splendid portrait with an imposing presence.

(Photograph of Alphonse Daudet in visiting-card format for scale, not included)

Paul Nadar produced several famous portraits of Émile Zola, immortalizing the leading figure of Naturalism at the height of his fame. Beyond the relationship between the photographer and his subject, Zola was himself an avid photographer who purchased his equipment directly from the Atelier Nadar shop. This technical and artistic partnership brought together one of the greatest writers of the 19th century and one of the capital’s most renowned photography studios.

Discover a rare and unique selection of photographs taken and developed by Émile Zola in our “Émile Zola Photographer” section.