The first photograph of a person, in color
See a colorized version of what is believed to be the first photo of a person, taken by Louis Daguerre in 1838.
See a colorized version of what is believed to be the first photo of a person, taken by Louis Daguerre in 1838.
Learn about the oldest photo in history to survive to the modern day, taken by Nicéphore Niépce in circa 1826.
Explore 50 interesting historical photographs from across the world. Each photograph is either rare or iconic showing a part of history.
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