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.

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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.

 

 

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