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Eugène Atget — Rue Eginhard (4e arr.)
Eugène Atget

Rue Eginhard (4e arr.)

1924

This matte albumen silver print by Eugène Atget documents a Parisian street scene in the 4th arrondissement, capturing the photographer's characteristic documentary approach to urban architecture and everyday life in early 20th century Paris. The print bears Atget's identifying marks, including his studio stamp from Rue Campagne-Première, along with manuscript notations of the catalog number 6464 and the address notation "17 bis," reflecting his systematic archival practice. Through the subtle tonal qualities of the albumen process, Atget preserves the street's architectural details and atmospheric character, contributing to his monumental photographic inventory of Paris before modernization.

Medium
matte albumen silver print, titled and numbered '6464' in pencil and with the photographer's Rue Campagne-Première studio stamp, annotated '17 bis' 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: $10,000$15,000

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Eugène Atget, Rue Eginhard (4e arr.), 1924

This matte albumen silver print by Eugène Atget documents a Parisian street scene in the 4th arrondissement, capturing the photographer's characteristic documentary approach to urban architecture and everyday life in early 20th century Paris. The print bears Atget's identifying marks, including his studio stamp from Rue Campagne-Première, along with manuscript notations of the catalog number 6464 and the address notation "17 bis," reflecting his systematic archival practice. Through the subtle tonal qualities of the albumen process, Atget preserves the street's architectural details and atmospheric character, contributing to his monumental photographic inventory of Paris before modernization.

Medium
matte albumen silver print, titled and numbered '6464' in pencil and with the photographer's Rue Campagne-Première studio stamp, annotated '17 bis' in pencil, on the reverse
Year
1924
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Paris architecture, French, Urban Street Scene, Documentary Aesthetic, Nostalgic Mood, Early 20th Century, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Modernism, Street Photography

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Cleveland Museum of Art