Eugène Atget (1857-1927) Fontaine Des Haudriettes, Paris C.1898 Vintage Photograph

Period albumen print circa 1898.

Fontaine des Haudriettes, rue des Archives, Paris IIIe.

Eugène Atget immortalized this fountain on several occasions, notably in 1898, as part of his Old Paris series. His photographs show the fountain in its urban environment, with its architectural details and bas-relief.

A man in period costume stands near the store, lending scale and human presence to the urban landscape.

A copy of this photograph is preserved at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (Gallica) and the Musée Carnavalet, among others.

Eugène Atget (1857-1927) was a French photographer famous for documenting old Paris before its transformation. For over thirty years, he captured streets, buildings and scenes of life with an eye that was both documentary and poetic. His work influenced the Surrealists and generations of photographers. Recognized especially after his death, he is today considered a pioneer of modern photography.

- Under mat 40x50cm

- Image Format 21.4 x 17.9 cm

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