Eugène Atget. Paris

by Eugène Atget

Book Overview

A fl neur and photographer at once, Eug ne Atget (1857-1927) was obsessed with walking the streets. After trying his hand at painting and acting, the native of Libourne turned to photography and moved to Paris. He supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers, but became enraptured by what he called "documents" of the city and its environs. His scenes rarely included people, but rather the architecture,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3836522306
• ISBN13: 9783836522304
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Taschen
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.8" x 8.0"