PAUL VERLAINE with hat – One of the last portraits of the poet. 1895.

Paul Verlaine (1844.1896)

Original photograph of the poet by Charles Gerschel.

Slightly later albumen print (circa 1900).

 In cabinet card format (10.80 x 16.40 cm).

One of the last portraits of the poet probably made in 1895.

Fascinating and rare shot of Verlaine defying the lens with all his bohemianism.

Charles Gerschel (1871-1948), son of photographer Aaron Gerschel, took over from his father in the 1890s and set up shop on Boulevard des Capucines.