Hotel d'Argenson, rue de Grenelle 101

1907-1908

Eugène Atget

Associated Names
Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

This is a photograph of an ornate building facade. The image captures a symmetrical design featuring a grand structure with tall, classical columns and intricate architectural details. The building has a central pavilion with a triangular pediment, adorned with a relief sculpture depicting figures. The pediment is supported by columns, suggesting a neoclassical influence. The second story of the building features large windows covered by awnings and a decorative wrought iron balcony railing. Below, tall windows or doors are topped with arched decorations. The sunlight casts subtle shadows, enhancing the texture and depth of the architectural ornamentation.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Museum of Modern Art, New York; Mitchell and Nancy Steir, New York; Gift to NGA, 2004.

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Inscriptions

All on verso: upper center in graphite: Hotel d'argenson / Rue de Grenelle 101 / 5469; by later hand, lower right in graphite: MOMA / DUPE SHM / 2002

Wikidata ID

Q64147448

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