Women and Children in the Luxembourg Gardens 

Eugène Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography, captured the everyday life of Paris in his work. This photograph, "Women and Children in the Luxembourg Gardens," is a typical example of his style. The image shows a scene of leisure in the famous Parisian park, with women seated on chairs and children playing in the foreground. Atget's focus on detail and composition, characteristic of his "Documents pour Artistes" series, provides a glimpse into Parisian life in the early 20th century. The photo is a testament to his ability to find beauty and artistic merit in the mundane.