The Man Who Invented Celebrity Photography
From The Gilded Gentleman by Carl Raymond
March 17, 2026 · 1h 2m
About this episode
This episode explores the life and impact of Napoleon Sarony, a prominent photographer during America's Gilded Age known for his celebrity portraits.
Napoleon Sarony was the most popular photographer among America's Gilded Age celebrity set, and his Union Square studio became the destination for the world's most famous people to strike a pose.
People in this episode
Host: Carl Raymond
Topics covered
- celebrity photography
- Gilded Age
- American history
- famous photographers
- Union Square
Keywords
- Napoleon Sarony
- celebrity photography
- Gilded Age
- photography
- Union Square
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