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The image shows a grassy area with scattered sticks, logs, and a stone structure in the foreground. Trees surround the area, leading the eye to a grand classical building in the distance. An arched viaduct can be seen on the horizon. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a nostalgic feel with soft contrasts.
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The image shows a grassy area with scattered sticks, logs, and a stone structure in the foreground. Trees surround the area, leading the eye to a grand classical building in the distance. An arched viaduct can be seen on the horizon. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a nostalgic feel with soft contrasts.

National Gallery of Art · Photograph

Arcueil-Cachan, Parc de Madame de Provigny

Eugène Atget

Date
1901
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
sheet: 17.5 x 21.5 cm (6 7/8 x 8 7/16 in.)
Classification
Photograph
Accession number
2000.122.1
Credit line
Robert B. Menschel Fund
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CPH
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • albumen silver print
  • exterior
  • architecture
  • Ruin
Provenance

Charles Isaacs, Malvern, PA; NGA purchase, 2000.

Inscription

lower left in negative: 601; across left edge verso in graphite: Arcueil-Cachan--Parc de Mme de Provigny-

NGA object ID 115379. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.