What legacy did Louis Daguerre leave behind?
A painting school
A type of camera
A photography technique
A novel genre
Answer
A photography technique is the legacy of Louis Daguerre. He invented the daguerreotype, the first publicly announced photographic process, in 1837. The daguerreotype was a direct positive image on a silver-plated copper sheet. It was a significant advancement in photography, as it allowed for the first time to capture a permanent image of the world.
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