Self portrait

I’m familiar with the famous (after his death in 1902 as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning caused by an improperly ventilated chimney thousands attended his funeral) author Emil Zola. I recall reading “Germinal” and was aware of the Dreyfus scandal and “J’Accuse”.  But until today I had not realized that he was something of a photographer too. And this is the early days of photography. Some photos below (more on flickr).  There’s also a book of his photographs: “Zola, Photographer” by  Francois Emile-Zola (Zola’s grandson) and Massin.

Eiffel tower and the Palais d’Electricite

Denise and Jacques

Street near the Crystal Palace

Place de Clichy