Eugène Atget

1857–1927 (age 70)

Biography

Eugène Atget (1857–1927) dedicated his life to photographing Paris, forging an unparalleled visual archive of the city’s streets, shops, and everyday life during a time of rapid change.

His images, celebrated for their quiet dignity, remain a touchstone for generations of photographers who seek to capture the soul of place, commemorated now at Bagneux.

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