Versailles, Fontaine du Point du Jour 1903

Eugène Atget's 1903 photograph, "Versailles, Fontaine du Point du Jour," is a striking example of his documentation of the architectural and artistic heritage of Paris. This image depicts a sculpture fountain in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, featuring a panther attacking a stag. The intricate details of the sculpture and the surrounding landscape are captured in Atget's signature style, characterized by sharp focus and a starkly beautiful realism. The photograph offers a glimpse into the grandeur of French Baroque architecture and the enduring legacy of the palace's gardens.