Henri Lemoine: Capturing the Dawn of a New Century Born in Paris in 1848, Henri Lemoine’s life and career unfolded during a period of immense transformation in France – a time of rapid industrialization, burgeoning modernity, and a fervent embrace of technological advancement. While often overshadowed by his contemporaries, Lemoine stands as a pivotal figure in the early history of French photography, uniquely positioned to document one of the most ambitious and dazzling events in European history: the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition. His work offers an invaluable glimpse into a city on the…