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Dammarie-les-Lys, ruines

Eugène Atget

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a stone archway covered in ivy with columns beneath. Light and shadow play across the textured stonework. More greenery covers the sunlit area beyond, with additional arches in the distance. The color palette is sepia, highlighting the stone and plants. Natural light creates contrasts between dark shadows and brighter areas.

Artwork Details

Date
1910
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3333 × 4048 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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