Joseph Vigier

Joseph Vigier was a photographer whose documented period of activity spans the early 1850s, specifically 1850 to 1853. Though biographical details are scarce, his photographic works are preserved in major international collections, emphasizing architectural and regional landscapes, often focusing on specific French locales and views of the Pyrenees.

Fifteen of Joseph Vigier's photographs are represented in museum collections, establishing the historical and artistic significance of his short professional career. Noteworthy examples include the architectural documentation in Bagnères-de-Luchon at the Foot of the Castel-Vielh Tower and Bains de la Raillière à Cauterets. He also documented elements of his private life, exemplified by Allée, Château de Grand-Vaux, Savigny-sur-Orge, the Family Home of Vigier, and captured detailed natural formations in compositions such as Blocs dans le chaos, St-Sauveur.

The photographs of Joseph Vigier are held at prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. Due to the age of the original documentation, many of these historical images are now in the public domain, allowing for the widespread circulation of high-quality prints and downloadable artwork, ensuring continuous scholarly access to these early Joseph Vigier prints.