Eugène Atget. Paris

The specialized book "Eugène Atget. Paris" offers a deep insight into the work of the significant photographer Eugène Atget, who lived between 1857 and 1927. Atget documented the streets, suburbs, and everyday life in Paris with his heavy plate camera. His photographs depict small business owners, prostitutes, architectural details, and the atmosphere of a city in transition. Atget saw himself as a city archaeologist and created a comprehensive photographic documentation that served not only as a souvenir but also inspired artists like George Braque and André Derain. Although he was largely unknown during his lifetime, his work gained significance in the 1920s through the avant-garde movements of Dadaism and Surrealism. This book is a valuable collection of his works and offers a unique perspective on the Paris of his time.