River Scene (negative 1858; print 1860s)The J. Paul Getty Museum
'The Huisne River provided power for flour and tanning mills and was significant in the history of Nogent-le-Rotrou, the town where Silvy was born.'
The Day's Orders (May 1859) by Camille-Léon-Louis Silvy (French, 1834–1910)The Art Institute of Chicago
'In this highly staged composition, which he nevertheless presented as a news photograph, Camille Silvy adapted a traditional genre painting for the depiction of a topical event.'
Portrait of a Woman (Portrait de femme) (about 1860) by Camille SilvyThe J. Paul Getty Museum
'Silvy was well known among the fashionable English aristocracy and accordingly stocked his studio with stylish accessories and props that created a suitable image of wealth and social standing.'
Street Musicians (about 1860)The J. Paul Getty Museum
'Camille Silvy photographed these juvenile street musicians outside the door of his studio in Porchester Terrace, London.'
[Les Petits Savoyards (Street Musicians)] (about 1860) by Camille SilvyThe J. Paul Getty Museum
'Camille Silvy photographed these juvenile street musicians outside the door of his studio in Porchester Terrace, London.'
Lady Florence Padget Lady Florence Padget (1857/1866) by Silvy, Camille-Léon-LouisThe Victoria and Albert Museum
'Camille Silvy produced some of the most stylish cartes.'
[River Scene, France] (negative 1858; print 1860s) by Camille SilvyThe J. Paul Getty Museum
'When Camille Silvy originally exhibited this photograph in 1859 (with the title Vallée de l'Huisne), a reviewer wrote: "It is impossible to compose with more artistry and taste than M. Silvy has done.'
