The First Photograph Ever Taken (1826)

"Louis Daguerre is recognized as one of the fathers of early photography through his patented process, the daguerreotype, which was in wide use for nearly twenty years."

"Joseph Nicéphore Niépce produced the first known photograph in 1826, utilizing a process he invented called 'heliography'."

"Niépce began experimenting with lithography and the camera obscura in 1816, which ultimately led to his significant contributions to photography."

"The first photograph, taken by Niépce from 'the room where I work', is now housed at the University of Texas at Austin's Harry Ransom Center."

Louis Daguerre is a pivotal figure in early photography, known for his daguerreotype process, which dominated the 19th century. His works include images of notable figures like Abraham Lincoln and Edgar Allan Poe. In contrast, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, Daguerre's partner, invented the first photographic process, heliography, and produced the first known photograph in 1826 after extensive experimentation with chemicals and the camera obscura. Niépce's initial photo was taken from his workplace and is preserved at the Harry Ransom Center.

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