Victor Cassien
1808–1893 (age 85)
Biography
Victor Cassien was a pioneering French photographer who documented his world during the nineteenth century. As a practitioner of the relatively young art of photography, he helped establish this medium as a vital form of artistic and historical expression.
Cassien's work captured the essence of his time, preserving images for posterity. He was laid to rest at Saint Roch Cemetery, where his contributions to the photographic arts are honored.