Versailles, Vase, Bassin de Neptune 1901

Eugène Atget's 1901 photograph, *Versailles, Vase, Bassin de Neptune*, captures a large, ornately carved stone vase near the Bassin de Neptune in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. The vase is positioned on a platform overlooking a large reflecting pool, and Atget's stark composition emphasizes its architectural qualities. The vase's imposing size and the symmetrical arrangement of its sculpted details highlight the craftsmanship of the object and the grandeur of the palace grounds. This piece exemplifies Atget's documentation of Paris and its surroundings, particularly its historical architecture.