Notre-Dame 1922

"Notre-Dame" is a 1922 photograph by Eugène Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography. This image, part of Atget's extensive documentation of Paris, depicts the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral across the Seine River. The composition is framed by a bare tree, highlighting the cathedral's grand scale against the calm, reflective water. Atget's stark, documentary style captures the architectural details of the building and the everyday life of the city, establishing his lasting influence on photography.