Pierre François Verger

Pierre François Verger was a French photographer and ethnographer born in 1902, renowned for his detailed images of Afro-Brazilian religions, especially Candomblé and Quimbanda, in Brazil. His work captured religious ceremonies, rituals, and community life, providing valuable visual documentation of these traditions during the mid-20th century. Verger's photographs are significant for their cultural insight, respecting the spiritual practices while offering an artistic perspective. His contributions helped preserve and promote understanding of Afro-Brazilian religious expressions, blending artistic talent with scholarly interest in anthropology and anthropology-based photography.