Étienne Carjat

Étienne Carjat
Self-portrait, c. 1865
Born(1828-03-28)28 March 1828
Fareins, France
Died8 March 1906(1906-03-08) (aged 77)
Paris, France
Occupation(s)Journalist, caricaturist, photographer

Étienne Carjat (French pronunciation: [etjɛn kaʁʒa]; 28 March 1828 – 8 March 1906) was a French journalist, caricaturist and photographer. He co-founded the magazine Le Diogène, and founded the review Le Boulevard. He is best known for his numerous portraits and caricatures of political, literary and artistic Parisian figures. His best-known work is the iconic portrait of Arthur Rimbaud which he took in October 1871. The location of much of his photography is untraceable after being sold to a Mr. Roth in 1923.

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