Frank Chauvassaigne

Frank Chauvassaigne was an artist active during the mid-nineteenth century, documenting the period between approximately 1845 and 1858. The available record indicates a focus on early photographic media, spanning just over a decade of activity.

The five documented works held in museum collections reflect a range of subjects typical of the period, spanning both portraiture, figurative studies, and environmental representation. His catalog includes Portrait of a Woman, alongside the figure study Nude. Landscape and environmental observation comprise the remaining works represented in the database, specifically Riverbank and two additional photographs cataloged simply as Landscape. These preserved images provide important visual context regarding artistic priorities in the mid-1800s.

Frank Chauvassaigne’s works are represented in major institutional collections, lending verifiable credibility to his output. Five photographs are preserved in the National Gallery of Art. The documentation and preservation of these works ensure their ongoing availability for study. As older photographic records enter the public domain, the images held at the National Gallery of Art often circulate as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork, offering accessible examples of nineteenth-century photographic practice. Researchers and collectors frequently seek out Frank Chauvassaigne prints for educational or collection purposes.