Hôtel des Ambassadeurs de Hollande, 47 rue Vieille-du-Temple

1900

Eugène Atget

Associated Names
Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

This is a photograph of an ornate entrance to a historic building. The doorway is elaborately decorated with intricate carvings and decorative motifs. Above the doors, the archway features sculptures of figures flanking a central medallion. The architectural style is classic with elements of grandeur and detail reminiscent of European design. The cobblestone street in front adds to the historic ambiance. Adjacent to the door is a traditional styled street lantern. The number "47" is prominently displayed above the entrance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 21.5 x 17.6 cm (8 7/16 x 6 15/16 in.)
    overall: 45.7 x 35.6 cm (18 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.73.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Berenice Abbott and Julien Levy, New York, NY, 1927; The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY, 1968; (David Tunick Ltd., New York, NY, 2001); NGA purchase, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

center verso in graphite: Hôtel des Ambassadeurs / de Hollande R Vielle / du Temple 47; upper right verso in graphite: 4076

Wikidata ID

Q64147398

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