Atget

Eugène Atget was a pioneering French photographer known for capturing the historic and everyday scenes of Paris at the turn of the 20th century. His detailed, atmospheric images document aging architecture, streets, and shops, offering a poetic record of urban life that might otherwise have been lost. Initially working as a documentary photographer, Atget's work later influenced many artists and photographers, including the surrealists. His meticulous approach and focus on the unseen or overlooked aspects of city life have made his photographs valuable historical documents and celebrated works of art.