Artist

Auguste Belloc

Portrait of Auguste Belloc

French, 1801–1868

Auguste Belloc was a French Realism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Auguste Belloc was a French photographer, known for his erotic works. He was born in Montrabé, and died in Paris. Belloc began his career as a painter of miniatures and watercolors. Belloc's first photographic studio was mentioned in 1851. Belloc practiced daguerreotype, he became involved in wet collodion development and improved the wax coating process, helping the photos to keep their wet-like luster.

Collections represented

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