Versailles, Bassin du Midi 1901

"Versailles, Bassin du Midi" is a 1901 photograph by Eugène Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography who documented the architecture and everyday life of Paris. The photograph captures the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles, showcasing a stone sculpture of two putti, one holding a bird, overlooking the reflecting pool known as the Bassin du Midi. Atget's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the sharp clarity of the image, which reveals the intricate design of the sculpture and the serene landscape beyond. This work exemplifies Atget's fascination with the ephemeral beauty of Parisian architecture and his desire to preserve it for posterity.