Tag: photo historian

‘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.

Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope

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

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.

John Hill, Amateur Stereo Photographer From Halifax

John Hill, Amateur Stereo Photographer From Halifax

Photo historian Denis Pellerin shares his research into a set of stereoviews by Yorkshire amateur stereo photographer John Hill. You can meet John's family and step into 1880s Britain, captured through his eyes in stereoscopic 3-D beauty!

‘The Nature Stereoscopic Club’: A Snapshot into a 1920s Circulating Postal Portfolio Group

‘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

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!

‘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

‘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