Louis-Emile Durandelle
French, 1839–1917
BiographyIn ca. 1862, Durandelle opened a photographic studio at 30-32 Chauséessée de Clignancourt with Hyacinthe César Delmaet called "Delmaet & Durandelle". After the death of Delmaet in 1862, his widow, Clémence Jacob, joined Durandelle in the firm. She was probably responsible for the management of the business, and later married Durandelle. The firm "Delmaet and Durandelle" was responsible for documenting the construction of some of the most important landmarks in Paris, including the Paris Opera House and the Eiffel Tower. Upon the death of Clémence in 1890, Durandelle sold his archives to his assistant Paul-Joseph-Albert Chevojon. French photographer.