A Vision of the World

This episode details the origins of the project with fascinating background to the invention of the autochrome system, and introduces the archive's creator, Albert Kahn. It also tells the story of two incredible journeys undertaken in 1913: one by Auguste Léon to London and Cornwall, the other by the project's only female photographer, Marguerite Mespoulet, who travelled along the west coast of Ireland.

Deutsch English français
  • Originally Aired April 19, 2007
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y7
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created September 21, 2017 by
    Administrator admin
  • Modified September 21, 2017 by
    Administrator admin