Léon Renault - photo Appert Carte-de-visite, France

Ernest Eugene Appert was a French photographer who was born on 28 July 1830 and died on 3 December 1891. He is known for his contributions to early photography, particularly in the field of albumen prints. Appert was active in the 19th century, a period of rapid development in photography. Albumen prints were a popular photographic medium in the 19th century and used egg white (albumen) to bind photographic chemicals to paper. Appert was recognised for his ability to produce high quality albumen prints and his work often included landscapes, portraits and architectural subjects. Although not as well known as some other photographers of his era, Appert's contributions to the development of photography, particularly in the context of albumen prints, are remarkable. Researchers and historians interested in the history of photography often study the work of photographers such as Ernest Eugene Appert to understand the development of photographic techniques and artistic styles during the 19th century.