Rue De La Montagne-sainte-genevievè 

Eugène Atget's "Rue De La Montagne-sainte-genevievè" is a quintessential example of his "documentary" photography style, capturing the everyday details of Parisian life. The photograph, featuring a narrow street with a set of worn stone steps and a building bearing the inscription "Maison Vialline," showcases Atget's interest in documenting the city's architecture, urban landscapes, and the lives of its inhabitants. The image's starkness and lack of human presence emphasize the architectural details and the passage of time, offering a glimpse into the city's past. Atget's work influenced generations of photographers, including Walker Evans and Berenice Abbott, who recognized the artistic merit in capturing the mundane aspects of everyday life.