Versailles, Fontaine de Point du Jour, (Limier Abattant un Cerf par Houzeau) 1903

Eugène Atget’s 1903 photograph, “Versailles, Fontaine de Point du Jour, (Limier Abattant un Cerf par Houzeau)”, captures a sculpture of a hound bringing down a stag, located at the Palace of Versailles. This piece, part of Atget’s extensive documentation of Parisian architecture and urban life, showcases his sharp eye for detail and his ability to create striking compositions. The image, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the stark contrast between the intricate details of the sculpture and the vastness of the surrounding gardens, creating a sense of scale and perspective.