James Robertson & Felice Beato

Place: Constantinople

Born: 1832

Death: 1909

Biography:

James Robertson and Felice Beato were an Italian-British photography duo, consisting of James Robertson and Felice Beato. They were among the first people to take photographs in East Asia and one of the first war photographers. Born in 1832, Felice Beato was an Italian-British photographer who is noted for his genre works, portraits, and views and panoramas of the architecture and landscapes of Asia and the Mediterranean region.

Early Life and Career

was born in 1813 in Middlesex, England. He trained as an engraver under William Wyon and later worked as a gem and coin engraver in the Mediterranean region. Felice Beato, on the other hand, was born in Venice, Italy, and moved to Corfu with his family at a young age. He claimed British citizenship due to his family's connection to the British protectorate in Corfu.

Photography Career

and Felice Beato formed a partnership, Robertson & Beato, in 1853 or 1854. They opened a photographic studio in Pera, Constantinople, and began taking photographs of the city and its surroundings. Their work was highly acclaimed, and they became one of the most renowned photography duos of their time. Visit Wikioo.org to see more of their works. Some notable works by James Robertson & Felice Beato include:

• Robert Hewson Pruyn (1815-1882), a photograph taken in Albany, United States
• Servant, a photograph showcasing their exceptional talent
• Chinese Theatre, Canton, a print that highlights their interest in the culture and architecture of Asia

Influence and Legacy

and Felice Beato's work had a significant impact on the development of photography. They were among the first photographers to document war and its aftermath, and their images of the Crimean War and the Indian Rebellion are considered some of the most important in the history of photography. Read more about James Robertson on Wikipedia. Their legacy can be seen in the many photographers who followed in their footsteps, including Antonio Beato, Felix Bonfils, and Gustave Le Gray. Their work is now part of the collection at the Albany Institute of History & Art and can be viewed on Wikioo.org. Some notable museums that feature their work include:

• Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, which houses The Flagellation of Christ by Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi)
• Duomo Della Vergine Assunta, which features works by Thomas Malvern (Malvico) and Andrea Belvedere

Their contribution to the world of photography is immeasurable, and their work continues to inspire photographers and art lovers alike. Visit Wikioo.org to see more of Felice Beato's works and learn about his life and career.