I'm so excited to welcome back photo historian Dr. Peter Blair, who shares his amazing research into a Scottish stereoview, along with a descendant of the talented family in the image, Cat Berry!
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‘Egypt in the Stereoscope: From Francis Frith to Harry Burton’ Free In-Person 3-D Talk, Oxford
The Griffith Institute, University of Oxford, and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are teaming up to bring Egypt in 3-D to the Bodleian Libraries' Weston Library, Oxford, on Saturday 4th February 2023.
“L’Emp’reur, sa femme, le p’tit Prince” : The Imperial Family of France, Photography and the Stereoscope. New Book Release.
The latest book I have written, “L’Emp’reur, sa femme, le p’tit Prince” : The Imperial Family of France, Photography and the Stereoscope, is about the special relationship that existed between Napoleon III, the Empress Eugénie, their son and photography, including stereoscopic photography. It will be released in May 2023 but can be pre-ordered at a discount.
Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares his incredible research into the depiction of Joan of Arc and the events to commemorate her in the stereoscope. We wish you all a very happy New Year!
Through the Eyes of Amateurs: 1960s Greater Manchester in 3-D
You're invited to step into Greater Manchester in the 1960s and be immersed in the history of the area, a lot of which is unrecognisable today.
‘The Nature Stereoscopic Club’: A Snapshot into a 1920s Circulating Postal Portfolio Group
I'm very lucky to have in my collection a set of stereocards from 1927 and 1928 from members of The Nature Stereoscopic Club. I've finally tracked down each of the contributors, and now you can rediscover them too.
A Stereoscopist In Perigord
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.
‘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
Stereoscopic (3-D) Daguerreotypes
I thought I'd introduce you to stereoscopic daguerreotypes, one of the earliest forms of photography and stereoviews, and indeed, one of the most expensive and fragile too. You don't often come across them, but when you do, and you're lucky enough to see one of the beautifully tinted ones, you'll stop in your tracks in awe! They really are the jewels of stereoscopy.
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