Marc Ferrez. Fotografias de Brasil 1860-1920 (Spanish Edition) - Softcover

Marc Ferrez

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9879395719 ISBN 13: 9789879395714

Publisher: Zagier & Urruty Pubns, 2011

Synopsis

Marc Ferrez was a Brazilian photographer born in Rio de Janeiro.Ferrez's life was dedicated to the art of photography and he is considered one of the greatest photographers of his time. His production was massive, and his photographs document the consolidation of Brazil as a nation and Rio de Janeiro as a metropolis. His career was energized when he made part of Professor Charles Hartt's Geological Commission which covered the north and south of the country.In 1865 Ferrez opened his own studio at Rua Sao Josa, in the center of Rio de Janeiro, which was by that time the capital of the Brazilian empire. He was made Photographo da Marinha Imperial and his work with images increased through his life. He photographed Brazil from south to north, but paid more attention to his home city, Rio de Janeiro. His masterpieces are the great albums of railway constructions and the great panoramic views of the city of Rio de Janeiro and its quick development.Ferrez died in 1923

About this edition

• Publisher: Zagier & Urruty Pubns
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 9879395719
• ISBN 13: 9789879395714
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 63
• Editor: Ediciones Lariviere