Versailles, Grand Trianon 1905

Eugène Atget's 1905 photograph "Versailles, Grand Trianon" captures the intricate details of an ornate wrought-iron railing at the Grand Trianon, a smaller palace within the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography, documented the architectural beauty of Paris and its surrounding areas, particularly focusing on the waning grandeur of the Belle Époque era. The image, a testament to Atget's keen eye for detail, showcases the ornate craftsmanship of the railing with its stylized floral motifs and repeating patterns. The photograph's composition emphasizes the railing's delicate curves and decorative flourishes, highlighting the elegance of the Grand Trianon's architecture.