Cour de Rouen

1922

Eugène Atget

Associated Names
Eugène Atget

Artist, French, 1857 - 1927

The image shows an elevated view of the upper parts of an old, weathered building facade. The horizon is not visible, with the view mostly filled by adjoining buildings, rooftops, and windows. The building in the foreground has a worn surface with visible pipes and shuttered windows, giving it an aged appearance. The color palette is a muted sepia tone, creating a vintage atmosphere. The sky above is bright but indistinct, casting a dim light over the scene. In the distance, more structures fade into soft, blurred focus, adding depth to the urban environment.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    albumen silver print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 22.2 x 18 cm (8 3/4 x 7 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.73.17


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 center verso in graphite: Cour de Rouen; upper right verso in graphite: 6333; lower center verso: artist's stamp with graphite addition: 17 bis

Wikidata ID

Q64147412

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