Adolphe Block - Arc de Triomphe., Paris

Adolphe Block began his career as a photographer in the early 1850s, working with the daguerreotype process. He later switched to the wet collodion process, which allowed him to produce sharper and more detailed images. In 1860, Block opened his own studio in Paris, specialising in portrait photography. He quickly gained a reputation for his ability to capture the personality and character of his subjects, and his clientele included many famous artists, writers and politicians. Block also had a passion for landscape and architectural photography. He travelled extensively throughout France, capturing images of historical monuments, churches and cathedrals. He also photographed the countryside, seascapes and urban scenes. In 1867, Block was awarded a gold medal for his photographic work at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. He remained active in photography until his death in Paris on 25 March 1903. Today, Adolphe Block's photographs are highly sought after by collectors and can be found in many prestigious collections around the world. His work is considered an important part of the history of photography in France.