Pont Neuf 1925

Eugène Atget's "Pont Neuf" (1925) is a striking example of his photographic documentation of Paris. Taken with a large-format camera, the image captures a moment of quiet solitude along the Seine River, showcasing the bridge and its surrounding architecture in stark detail. Atget's work, often characterized by its objectivity and lack of human presence, serves as a historical record of the city's changing landscape, offering insights into the everyday life of early 20th-century Paris. The photograph, now part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art's collection, stands as a testament to Atget's legacy as a pioneer of street photography and a chronicler of urban life.