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Coin, rue du cimetière Saint-Benoît

Eugène Atget

National Gallery of Art

This image shows a cityscape at street level, featuring a partially demolished large building at the center. The scene includes aged buildings, with one on the right labeled "HOTEL" in faded text. The foreground has uneven, dirt-covered ground with scattered debris and stones. The color palette is monochromatic with various shades of brown and sepia tones, contributing to the antiquated feel. The image appears to be a photograph capturing an urban environment during a period of transition or abandonment.

Artwork Details

Date
1923
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3954 × 3154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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