Versailles, Bassin de Neptune 1902

Eugène Atget's 1902 photograph "Versailles, Bassin de Neptune" captures the ornate details of the Palace of Versailles gardens. The photograph features a large, sculpted urn in the foreground, positioned prominently against the calm surface of a reflecting pool. Atget's keen eye for detail and compositional balance is evident in the image. The artist, known for his documentation of Parisian life and architecture, captured the grandeur and serenity of Versailles's landscape. The photograph, currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, is a testament to Atget's ability to elevate the everyday into a work of art.