Versailles, Coin de Parc 1901

Eugène Atget's 1901 photograph, "Versailles, Coin de Parc," captures a classical sculpture in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles. The image features a reclining female figure adorned with a wreath, accompanied by a winged cherub holding a garland. Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography, documented the disappearing Paris, focusing on its architecture, everyday life, and urban landscapes. The image showcases his characteristic sharp detail and nuanced tonal range, contributing to his reputation as a master of the photographic medium. Atget's photographs serve as valuable historical records of Parisian life in the early 20th century.