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Arcueil-Cachan, Parc de Madame de Provigny

1901

Eugène Atget

Associated Names

Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

The image shows a grassy area with scattered sticks, logs, and a stone structure in the foreground. Trees surround the area, leading the eye to a grand classical building in the distance. An arched viaduct can be seen on the horizon. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a nostalgic feel with soft contrasts.

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Artwork overview

Medium

albumen silver print
Credit Line

Robert B. Menschel Fund
Dimensions

sheet: 17.5 x 21.5 cm (6 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

2000.122.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Charles Isaacs, Malvern, PA; NGA purchase, 2000.

Associated Names

Isaacs Photographs, Charles

Inscriptions

lower left in negative: 601; across left edge verso in graphite: Arcueil-Cachan--Parc de Mme de Provigny-

Wikidata ID

Q64147394

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