PAUL VERLAINE in a hat – One of the last portraits of the poet. 1895.
A fascinating and rare snapshot of Verlaine defying the camera with all his bohemian spirit.
3.000€
A fascinating and rare snapshot of Verlaine defying the camera with all his bohemian spirit.
3.000€
Paul Verlaine (1844.1896)
Original photograph of the poet by Charles Gerschel.
Albumen print slightly later (circa 1900).
In cabinet card format (10.80 x 16.40 cm).
One of the last portraits of the poet, probably made in 1895.
A fascinating and rare snapshot of Verlaine defying the camera with all his bohemian spirit.
Charles Gerschel (1871-1948), son of photographer Aaron Gerschel, took over from his father in the 1890s and settled on Boulevard des Capucines.