Roseaux, Étang du Plessis-Piquet

1919/1921

Eugène Atget

Associated Names
Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

The image shows a ground-level view near the edge of a body of water with tall grasses and reeds dominating the scene. The horizon is covered by a dense thicket of trees and foliage. A monochromatic palette of earthy browns and muted creams is apparent, likely in sepia tones. The reflections of the reeds in the water add depth and texture, contrasting with the sharp, linear grass shapes. The scene extends into a wooded area with tree silhouettes against a bright sky that fades into lighter tones, completing the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 17.9 x 21.7 cm (7 1/16 x 8 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.73.14


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

upper left verso in graphite: 969; center left verso in graphite: Roseaux--Étang / Plessis Piquet; center right verso: artist's stamp

Wikidata ID

Q64147406

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