Herbert Rose Barraud facts for kids
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Herbert Rose Barraud
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| Born | 24 August 1845 Camberwell, London, England
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| Died | 1896 (aged 50–51) St Mary Cray, London, England
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| Occupation | Photographer |
| Children | Cyril Henry Barraud |
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| Relatives | Francis Barraud (brother) William Barraud (uncle) |
Herbert Rose Barraud (born August 24, 1845 – died November 27, 1896) was a famous photographer. He was known for taking amazing portraits of people. Herbert had his own photography studios in big cities like London and Liverpool.
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Herbert Barraud's Photography Career
Early Work and Partnerships
From 1873 to 1880, Herbert Barraud worked with George Milner Gibson Jerrard. Their photography business was called Barraud & Jerrard. They took many special photos called "cabinet photographs." These were popular at the time.
Famous People and Publications
Herbert Barraud photographed many important people. He took pictures of famous politicians, artists, and noble families from the Victorian era. Many of these photos were put into his two-book collection. It was called Men and Women of the Day, 1888–89.
Photography Techniques
Most of Barraud's pictures were made using a method called Woodburytype. This was a new way to print photos back then. It was great for portraits because it could show many different shades of light and dark very well. This made the pictures look very real.
Studio Locations
Herbert Barraud had several photography studios over the years. In 1883, one studio was at 96 Gloucester Place in Portman Square. From 1883 to 1891, he had a studio at 263 Oxford Street. Later, from 1893 to 1896, his studio was at 73 Piccadilly. In 1897, it moved to 126 Piccadilly. He also had a studio in Liverpool, located at 92 Bold Street.
Herbert Barraud's Family Life
Herbert Barraud came from a family of artists. His brother was Francis Barraud (1856–1924). Francis was a painter famous for creating the painting "His Master's Voice"'. This painting showed a dog listening to a gramophone. It became a very well-known image for HMV records. Herbert's father, Henry Barraud, was also a painter. Herbert's son, Cyril Henry Barraud, followed in the family's footsteps and became an artist too.
