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Onderdeel van Album van een Franse amateur met foto's van Frankrijk, Algerije, Palmyra, de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1900 en van bekende Fransen.
The Exposition Universelle Internationale de 1900, also known as the Paris World Fair of 1900, was a world's fair that was held in Paris, France from April 15 to November 12, 1900. The fair was held to celebrate the achievements of the past century and to accelerate development into the next. The fair featured exhibits from around the world, including art, architecture, technology, and culture. The fair was held in the Champs de Mars and covered over 100 hectares (247 acres). The fair featured many notable exhibits, including the Eiffel Tower, which was built specifically for the fair and served as the entrance arch. It was a major showcase of the latest technological innovations, such as the first moving sidewalk, the first escalator and the first films by the Lumière brothers. It was visited by over 50 million people from around the world
Isidore Alphonse Chalot began his career as a photographer in the 1870s and quickly gained recognition for his work. He won numerous prizes and medals for his photographs, including a gold medal at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889. Chalot was known for his use of natural light in his photographs, which gave them a soft and dreamy quality. He also experimented with different techniques, such as using multiple exposures to create a sense of movement in his images. Chalot died in Paris on 16 May 1893 at the age of 47. Despite his relatively short career, he left a legacy of beautiful and innovative photography that continues to inspire artists today.
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