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Eugène Atget — Église St-Nicolas-des-Champs
Eugène Atget

Église St-Nicolas-des-Champs

1911

This albumen print by Eugène Atget captures the Gothic facade of the Church of Saint Nicolas des Champs in Paris, showcasing the photographer's characteristic documentary approach to architectural heritage during the early 20th century. Numbered 5861 in Atget's extensive catalog system, the image demonstrates his meticulous recording of Parisian monuments with precise framing and attention to sculptural detail. Atget's methodical cataloging and albumen printing process produced a luminous, finely detailed record that would profoundly influence subsequent generations of photographers and artists.

Medium
albumen print, titled and numbered '5861' in pencil on the reverse

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The World of Eugène Atget: Photographs from The Museum of Modern Art

October 10, 2024

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

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Eugène Atget, Église St-Nicolas-des-Champs, 1911

This albumen print by Eugène Atget captures the Gothic facade of the Church of Saint Nicolas des Champs in Paris, showcasing the photographer's characteristic documentary approach to architectural heritage during the early 20th century. Numbered 5861 in Atget's extensive catalog system, the image demonstrates his meticulous recording of Parisian monuments with precise framing and attention to sculptural detail. Atget's methodical cataloging and albumen printing process produced a luminous, finely detailed record that would profoundly influence subsequent generations of photographers and artists.

Medium
albumen print, titled and numbered '5861' in pencil on the reverse
Year
1911
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Photography, Nostalgia, Documentary, Paris, Early 20th Century, French Artist, Modernism, Urban Landscape, Architecture, Black and White

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Cleveland Museum of Art