Cour du Dragon (Dragon Court)

1905

Eugène Atget

Associated Names
Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

The image shows a narrow street with cobblestones, lined by tall buildings on either side. Carts and wares are on the left, while the right side has open doorways and architectural details. The street leads into the distance where a curved building with windows is visible, marking the horizon. The scene has a sepia tone, creating a vintage atmosphere with a limited palette of browns and tans. The lighting is soft, highlighting the textures of the buildings and cobblestones. The urban landscape includes signs that contribute to its historical character.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Stephen G. Stein

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 22 × 18 cm (8 11/16 × 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2020.29.87


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, Chicago; (sale, Bloomsbury Auctions, New York, 6 October 2009, lot 196); Stephen G. Stein, Washington, DC; gift to NGA, 2020.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by artist, top center in graphite: Cour du Dragon; top right underlined: 9020; by unknown hand, lower right in graphite: E.70; bottom center inverted: Cour du Dragon


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