Constant Alexandre Famin

Constant Alexandre Famin was a photographer active in the 1860s. Although biographical details regarding his nationality and lifespan are not recorded in available museum metadata, his known output centers on landscape photography, reflecting the artistic interests of the decade. His active period spanned at least 1860 to 1869.

Famin is primarily represented in collections by five known photographs, demonstrating a focus on natural scenery and architectural studies. Notable works held in museum collections include the compositions Forest Scene, Study of a Birch Tree, Barbizon, and Untitled (The Forest of Fontainebleau), indicating a sustained engagement with the famous French forest locations favored by landscape artists and the Barbizon School. His scope also included architectural subjects, exemplified by the photograph Hotel Jacques Coeur at Bourges.

The credibility of Famin's work is established by its inclusion in major American institutions. His photography is represented in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Cleveland Museum of Art. The preservation of these works ensures that Constant Alexandre Famin's contributions remain accessible for study. Today, such works are often available as downloadable artwork or high-quality prints, particularly as the source images frequently reside within the public domain. These museum-quality prints document an important era in early landscape photography.