The home of Nicephore Niepce in Chalon-sur-Sa'ne
The home of Joseph Nicephore Niepce (1765 - 1833) in Chalon-sur-Sa"ne, France. French inventor. Niepce was a pioneer in the technological development of photography. He developed the process of Heliography, which produced the oldest surviving product from a photographic process. After serving as am officer in the French army, Niepce returned to his family home in Chalon to continue his scientific research
Picture No
12495196
Media ID
47668855
Size
5030px x 4078px
(4.9MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Figuier Les Merveilles de la science
Date
19th century
