What happened to most of Daguerre's early dioramas?
Sold in auction
Destroyed in a fire
Donated to museums
Lost at sea
Answer
Most of Daguerre's early dioramas were destroyed in a fire. These dioramas were large-scale, immersive displays that used painted scenery, lighting, and sound effects to create realistic illusions. Daguerre's dioramas were popular attractions in Paris during the 19th century, but many of them were lost in a fire that destroyed his studio in 1839.
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