Jean Pierre Philippe Lampué
1836–1924 (age 88)
Biography
Jean Pierre Philippe Lampué (1836–1924) was a pioneer of photographic documentation, his lenses capturing Parisian streets, monuments, and the sweeping transformations of the capital in the nineteenth century. His meticulous compositions celebrated both architectural grandeur and humble detail, preserving them for future generations.
Laid to rest at the Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise, his dedication to visual memory endures beside the city he cherished.