Madame Gagné Explained

Georgiana (Eugenie) Gagné
Nationality:Canadian
Other Names:Madame Gagné
Occupation:Photographer
Years Active:1886–1891
Known For:Portraits

Madame Gagné was a photographer who worked between 1886 and 1891 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She and her husband, Édouard C. Gagné (also a photographer) had a total of three studios over time.[1] [2] [3] At least one of her prints can be found at Montreal's McCord Museum.[4]

Madame Gagné reportedly had a rapport with the new Chinese immigrants to Montreal, and often made portraits of them and their families. Since most photographers of the time catered to more well-to-do clients, this was an unusual custom.

Her photography studio was located at 211 Saint Laurent Boulevard, which is in the heart of today's Old Montreal.

References

  1. Jones. Laura. Ten Women in Canadian Photo History Everyone Should Know About. PhotoEd CANADA. 49. 13. (spring/summer 2017) . 25 April 2018. en.
  2. Book: Karel, David. Dictionnaire des artistes de langue française en Amérique du Nord: peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs, graveurs, photographes, et orfèvres. 24 April 2018. 1992. Presses Université Laval. 978-2-7637-7235-6. 322.
  3. Web site: GAGNÉ, Mme Édouard - C.. cwahi.concordia.ca. Canadian Women Artists History Initiative. 24 April 2018. en.
  4. Web site: Mrs. Wing Sing and son, Montreal, QC, 1890-95. collections.musee-mccord.qc.ca. McCord Museum. 24 April 2018.

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