
Nymphéa
1910
"Nymphéa" is an albumen print by French photographer Eugène Atget, who specialized in documenting the architecture and landscapes of Paris and its environs during the early twentieth century. The work captures water lilies, likely from a garden or park setting, rendered with Atget's characteristic attention to detail and formal composition. The print bears notations including the number 69 in the negative and both a title and number 699 inscribed in pencil on the verso, indicating its place within Atget's extensive archive of photographic documentation.
- Medium
- albumen print, partially numbered '69' in the negative, titled and numbered '699' in pencil on the reverse
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
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The World of Eugène Atget: Photographs from The Museum of Modern Art
October 10, 2024
Estimate: $20,000 – $30,000
Lot 34
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