Introduce briefly

• Tabard was born in Lyon, France in 1897. He initially worked as a pattern designer for silk textiles before pursuing photography [1].

• In 1914, Tabard and his father moved to New York, where he studied photography at the New York Institute of Photography. He continued his studies with fellow photographer Emile Brunel until 1920 [1].

• After the death of his father in 1922, Tabard became a professional portrait photographer for Backrach Studio in Baltimore. He photographed notable individuals, including future President Calvin Coolidge and his family [1].

• In 1928, Tabard returned to Paris and began working as a fashion photographer. He became associated with Surrealist writers and artists, including Philippe Soupault, Man Ray, and René Magritte. His work started to reflect the influence of Surrealism [1].

• Tabard's photographs incorporated Surrealist aesthetics and techniques. He experimented with solarization, a process that partially reverses the tones in a photographic image, creating a dreamlike effect [1].

• He also utilized superimposition, overlaying multiple images to create a composite photograph. This technique allowed him to explore the juxtaposition of different elements and create visually striking compositions [1].

• Tabard's photomontages, which involved combining different photographs to create a single image, further showcased his innovative approach to photography [1].

• Tabard's work was featured in the 1929 Film und Foto exhibition, which showcased avant-garde photography and film [1].

• In 1951, an exhibition of Tabard's work, curated by Francis Quirk, was held at Lehigh University alongside photographs by Ansel Adams [1].

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