Cour du Dragon (Dragon Court) 1905

Eugène Atget's "Cour du Dragon (Dragon Court)," a photograph taken in 1905, depicts a quiet, cobblestoned street in Paris. The composition emphasizes the perspective of the viewer, leading the eye down the narrow street towards a shadowy archway. The presence of horse-drawn carts and the sign for "Auberge du Julien" provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Parisian working class, a subject Atget was fascinated by. His photographs served as a record of the city's changing landscape and architectural details, capturing a fleeting moment in time.