Photo historian Denis Pellerin unveils his thorough research into a collection of 1860s French collodion stereo negatives, the photographer, and the photographic technique behind them.
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‘Florence Nightingale: The Mysteries Behind her Iconic Photographs’ In-person talk with ‘Florence in 3-D’ Exclusive!
Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, will be giving a talk about Florence Nightingale, the few photographic portraits which were taken of her, and the mysteries behind them, at the Watts Gallery Artists' Village on November 7th 2022. The talk will feature an exclusive Victorian photographic portrait of Florence in 3-D (no … Continue reading ‘Florence Nightingale: The Mysteries Behind her Iconic Photographs’ In-person talk with ‘Florence in 3-D’ Exclusive!
‘Charles Dickens and his World in the Stereoscope’: Free Online 3-D Talk
To accompany the exhibition 'To Be Read At Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural' currently held at the Charles Dickens Museum, photo historian Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, will give an online 3-D talk, on Wednesday November 2nd 2022
‘To Be Read at Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural’: London Exhibition with 3-D Viewer.
The Charles Dickens Museum and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy have collaborated, and a stereoscope with digitised Victorian 3-D images from Dr. May's collection is on show at the Museum's special exhibition 'To Be Read at Dusk: Dickens, Ghosts & the Supernatural.'
Henry Brothers: Masters of their Trade (Part Two)
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin returns to follow up a previous Blog post after discovering more images by the same photographer in Dury, France. This time, Denis actually takes us to northern France and brings the history of the village to the modern-day inhabitants, making new discoveries with their help.
Stereoscopy Day: An International Celebration of Stereoscopic 3D, June 21st
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy have announced the first international Stereoscopy Day is to take place on June 21st 2022.
Easter Monday Egg-Rolling at Preston
An Easter-themed post as Denis Pellerin researches an unusual stereoview of a very British tradition: 'Egg Rolling at Preston'. You can still join in today, if you're so inclined!
Julien Damoy, Provision Merchant and Publisher of Stereoscopic Postcards
We welcome back to the Stereoscopy Blog photo historian Denis Pellerin. In this post he devotes his incredible and thorough research to French provision merchant and publisher of stereoscopic postcards Julien Damoy. Despite his stereoscopic postcards being well known, very little was previously understood about the publisher himself. Denis has once again dug deep in his research (and spent a fortune on postcards!) to rediscover Damoy.
Salisbury Museum In-Person 3-D Talk: Henry Brooks & Sons – Salisbury Artists and Photographers
Local photographers and artists, the Brooks family, will be brought back to life, in 3-D, to support the Salisbury Museum on Thursday, March 17, 2022.
“ALL THE YEAR ROUND : British Celebrations and Events in the Victorian Era” Free Online 3-D Talk
Two days before Valentine's Day, Saturday Feb 12th 2022 17:30 GMT, join photo historian Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscope, for over an hour of 3-D images showing how the Victorians celebrated the main events of the year. Along the way you will discover some long-forgotten celebrations and how a tiny piece of paper revolutionised the lives of millions and did a lot to help commercialise some of these events.
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