Hôtel du Cardinal Dubois, 10 rue de Valois 1913

This photograph, taken in 1913 by Eugène Atget, captures the architectural detail of the Hôtel du Cardinal Dubois, a historic building in Paris. The image features a close-up of a window with intricate wooden shutters, framed by an ornate sculpted relief above. The relief depicts a reclining female figure, likely a mythological goddess, surrounded by swirling drapery and symbolic motifs. Atget's work is known for its meticulous documentation of Parisian life and architecture, offering a glimpse into the city's beauty and history. His photographs were often used by artists and filmmakers as reference material, highlighting his significant contribution to the visual documentation of early 20th-century Paris.