August 30, 2004

Jacques Henri Lartique

Lartique photoWe watched a BBC Four program on this extraordinary photographer tonight. I am amazed I never came across his work.

The most incredible thing I found was a shot of a person whilst jumping down some stairs - being in mid-air. According to some photography specialists, it was literally impossible to make such a shot with the equipment at the time. JHL also kept a complete and concise diary for over 75 years of all his shots. He was able to remember photos he had taken and scribble them into his diary before these had even been developed.

Posted by Michael at August 30, 2004 12:50 AM
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i have a painting by j h lartique my family purchased while in europe. i know he only did a few paintings and i'm wondering where i can find out more about it. i emailed the lartique gallery but no response. thank you.

sandi

Posted by: sandi at January 4, 2005 03:03 PM

I HAVE A SCRAPBOOK OF J.H. LARTIQUE'S FAMILY PPUBLISHED IN 1968 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. IT WAS PRINTED IN SWITZERLAND AND IS HARDBOUND.

Posted by: GEORGI HEYEN at November 29, 2004 07:31 PM