Tag: photo historian

A Stereoscopic Trip to Hawaii Over a Hundred Years Ago

A Stereoscopic Trip to Hawaii Over a Hundred Years Ago

This stereoscopic adventure started with 24 glass 3-D negatives of Hawaii, taken by an amateur in the 1910s. Through his amazing research, Denis has identified a long-lost Hawaiian event, those in attendance, a royal estate, and the world-travelling photographer himself, offering an immersive magical glimpse into a forgotten era.

Early Stereo Daguerreotypes and Lithographs Published by Jules Duboscq

Early Stereo Daguerreotypes and Lithographs Published by Jules Duboscq

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin explores the early stereoscopic works published by Jules Duboscq and shares some amazing very early 3-D images.

Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer

Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer

In this Blog post we rediscover the life of Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer Dr. Percival John Hay through his own stereo (3-D) photographs.

J. E. Ellam (1857-1920): Press Photographer, by Dr. David Barber

J. E. Ellam (1857-1920): Press Photographer, by Dr. David Barber

Dr. David Barber, founder and author of the PressPhotoMan Blog, has rediscovered and thoroughly researched pioneer press photographer and amateur stereoscopist James Edward Ellam (1857-1920), sharing a stereo-a-day by him throughout September.

Et Omnia Vanitas: The Portraits of Cardinal Wiseman

Et Omnia Vanitas: The Portraits of Cardinal Wiseman

Photo historian Denis Pellerin, encouraged by a bad influence, purchased a stereoscopic daguerreotype by Antoine Claudet. He rediscovered the man in the portrait, Cardinal Wiseman, and shares his amazing research on Stereoscopy Day.

The Patons of Wooers’ Alley Cottage, Dunfermline

The Patons of Wooers’ Alley Cottage, Dunfermline

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!

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin introduces 19th century Belgian sculptor Léopold Harzé and invites you to explore his work through the stereoscope.

‘Egypt in the Stereoscope: From Francis Frith to Harry Burton’ Free In-Person 3-D Talk, Oxford

‘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.

“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.

“Professor Wheatstone, Inventor of the Stereoscope was also there.” In-person 3-D Talk, Gloucester.

“Professor Wheatstone, Inventor of the Stereoscope was also there.” In-person 3-D Talk, Gloucester.

The Museum of Gloucester is celebrating the birth of Glostonian Sir Charles Wheatstone with Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, on Monday 6th February.