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Early Gaze (Unseen Photography of the 19th Century) (Dutch; Flemish Edition)
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Product Details
Author:
Tamara Berghmans, Ingrid Leonard
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
304
Publisher:
Hannibal Publishers (January 20, 2026)
Imprint:
Hannibal Publishers
Language:
Dutch; Flemish
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9789493416284
ISBN-10:
9493416283
Weight:
57.6oz
Dimensions:
9.055" x 11.417" x 1.2"
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04152026_P9959735_onix30-20260415.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$60.00
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
7
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$46.20
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
A
Overview
This 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.
A fascinating journey through the development of 19th century photography
Early Gaze 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, Early Gaze brings together hundreds of unique images to illuminate how the pioneers of the era sought to capture their world with the camera.
With numerous unique photos by François Braga, Joseph Pelizzaro, Guillaume Claine, Joseph Ernest Buschmann, Edmond Fierlants, and others.
Published on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition at FOMU – Fotomuseum Antwerp from 24 October 2025 to 1 March 2026.
Text in English and Dutch.
A fascinating journey through the development of 19th century photography
Early Gaze 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, Early Gaze brings together hundreds of unique images to illuminate how the pioneers of the era sought to capture their world with the camera.
With numerous unique photos by François Braga, Joseph Pelizzaro, Guillaume Claine, Joseph Ernest Buschmann, Edmond Fierlants, and others.
Published on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition at FOMU – Fotomuseum Antwerp from 24 October 2025 to 1 March 2026.
Text in English and Dutch.








