1.)Three or more specifics about this persons life: He was born in Chalon-sur-Saône, Saône-et-Loire. Nicéphore was a staff officer in the French army under Napoleon. Nicéphore was christened Joseph But changed it to honor Saint Nicephorus.
3.)What was noteworthy and important about this photograph? He used a Heliograph camera. Nicé used bitumen to harden the exposure so that after he washed it away with lavender, the photo still stayed. He would put the bitumen on either glass or metal!
4.)Where was the photo taken? The photo was taken In Nicé's workroom.
5.)How long did it take to make the exposure? 8 hours
6.)What year was the photo taken? 1826.
EC: Where is the photo housed/kept today? Harry Ransom Center In Austin Texas.
