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| Artist / Maker | Eugène Atget |
|---|---|
| Date | 1915–19, printed 1931-late 1950s |
| Culture / Origin | France, 20th century |
| Medium | gelatin silver print |
| Dimensions | Image: 16.8 x 21.5 cm (6 5/8 x 8 7/16 in.); Paper: 16.8 x 21.5 cm (6 5/8 x 8 7/16 in.); Mounted: 32.9 x 25.3 cm (12 15/16 x 9 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Photography |
| Type | Photograph |
About the Artist
Eugène Atget French, 1857-1927 Relatively unknown to the public during his lifetime, Eugène Atget is today an icon -- one of the most celebrated and influential photographers of the 20th century. Born near Bordeaux, Atget first directed his efforts to painting and the stage before turning to photography shortly before 1890. He is best known for his documentary scenes of Paris and Versailles, but he photographed a number of other sites as well. Atget viewed his work as a historical… Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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