Versailles, Vase par Ballin 1905

This 1905 photograph, "Versailles, Vase par Ballin," by Eugène Atget, captures the grandeur and intricate details of a decorative urn at the Palace of Versailles. Atget, a French photographer known for his documentation of disappearing Paris, often focused on architectural details and everyday scenes. The image, framed with a shallow depth of field, showcases the intricate carvings and ram's-head handles of the urn. The photograph's composition and stark lighting emphasize the timeless beauty of the object, demonstrating Atget's keen eye for capturing the poetic in the mundane.