Karl Ernst Papf

Karl Ernst Papf, or Ernesto Papf (March 17 1833 – March 16 1910) was a German-born Brazilian photographer, painter and designer.

Karl Ernst Papf
Self-portrait (date unknown)
BornMarch 17 1833
DiedMarch 16 1910
São Paulo
NationalityGerman-Brazilian
Other namesErnesto Papf
Occupations
  • Photographer
  • painter
  • designer

Papf was a prominent figure in the genre of fotopinturas, the process of retouching photographs to make them resemble oil paintings, having produced several portraits for the Brazilian Imperial Family.

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