There Are People Who Can See and Others Who Cannot Even Look

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Japanese diplomats visited Europe in 1862, marveling at industrial technologies like the telegraph.
Nadar, a renowned photographer, captured portraits of these diplomats and many notable figures of the time.
Charles Baudelaire, a poet who coined the term 'modernity,' was photographed by Nadar in 1855.
Edouard Manet, a controversial painter, was both a friend and subject of Nadar's photography.
Alexander Dumas, author of 'The Three Musketeers,' was among the literary giants photographed by Nadar.
Victor Hugo, author of 'Les Miserables,' was captured by Nadar in his later years and at his deathbed.
Franz Liszt, the charismatic composer, was photographed shortly before his death in 1886.
Sarah Bernhardt, a rising actress, was repeatedly photographed by Nadar as she gained fame.
Leopold II of Belgium, later known for his atrocities in the Congo, was also photographed by Nadar.
Nadar's portraits are celebrated for their ability to bring historical figures to life, showcasing their personalities vividly.

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