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A New York City newsboy shouting the victory of General Zachary Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in an extra edition
NEWSBOY SHOUTING, 1847. A New York City newsboy shouting the victory of General Zachary Taylor at the battle of Buena Vista in an extra edition of the New York Herald

20th President of the United States. Photographed by Napoleon Sarony, c1880
JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831-1881). 20th President of the United States. Photographed by Napoleon Sarony, c1880

20th President of the United States. Oil over a photograph, c1880, by Napoleon Sarony
JAMES A. GARFIELD (1831-1881). 20th President of the United States. Oil over a photograph, c1880, by Napoleon Sarony

HORACE GREELEY (1811-1872). American journalist and political leader. Original cabinet photograph, c1870, by Napoleon Sarony

NEW YORK BASEBALL TEAM. The Metropolitan Baseball Nine. Late 19th century engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

NEW YORK BASEBALL TEAM. The Metropolitan Baseball Nine. Late 19th century engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony

EMMA WIXON NEVADA (1859-1940). American singer. Wood engraving after a photograph by Napoleon Sarony, 1884

EVELYN NESBIT (1885-1967). American showgirl. Original cabinet photograph, 1901, by Otto Sarony

HENRY B. IRVING (1870-1919). English actor. Original carte-de-visite photograph by Napoleon Sarony, taken c1890 during one of Sir Henrys American tours

LILY HANBURY (1874-1908). English actress. Original cabinet photograph from Saronys studio, New York, c1895

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"Sarony: Capturing the Essence of Time and Talent" Step into the world of Sarony, where photography becomes an art form that immortalizes the great minds and breathtaking landscapes. From Oscar Wilde's charismatic gaze in 1882 to Leslie Sarony's entertaining melodies, this name has become synonymous with capturing moments that transcend time. Napoleon Sarony, a renowned photographer from New York City, had a knack for encapsulating the essence of his subjects. In 1882, he skillfully portrayed Oscar Wilde - the Irish poet whose words danced on paper like a herd of bison roaming near Lake Jessie in North Dakota back in 1856. Just as John Mix Stanley artistically depicted their grandeur, Sarony captured Wilde's wit and charm through his lens. But it wasn't only individuals who found themselves under Sarony's artistic scrutiny; even nature itself became his muse. The Black Forest Mount Hope and Sierra Prieta stood tall before him in 1856, revealing their majestic beauty just as E Stout painted them onto canvas. Sarony's talent extended beyond mere photography; he understood its power to shape perceptions. As seen in an advertisement proudly proclaiming him as "photographer to the Queen, " his work was not only admired but also trusted by royalty. His studio nestled in Scarborough showcased how photography could transform reality into ethereal masterpieces. The legacy continued within the family as Oliver Francois Xavier Sarony followed Napoleon's footsteps, capturing George Henry Boughton and William Powell Frith during their prime years in the 1860s. Their portraits radiated life thanks to Oliver's keen eye for detail. Yet it is perhaps Adeline Genee who truly epitomized what Sarony aimed to achieve with each click of his camera shutter – freezing moments that exude grace and elegance. This ballet toe-dancer from yesteryears twirled her way into history books through Sarony’s lens, forever preserving her exquisite artistry.