An excellent and representative example of Atget's "Vieux Paris" series.
Several typical elements of Atget's work are visible in the print: uneven trimmed, vignetting and clips for holding the negative.
This building at 18, Rue du Cherche Midi was one named "Hotel Lambrechts". The work of Atget is an interesting bridge between the 19th century and more modern times.

Albumen print mounted on original cardboard.
ca. 21,6 x 18 cm

Literature: more about the typical aspects of Atget's prints can be found here,
Peter Barberie: Looking at Atget, Yale University Press 2005.

👉 This albumen print is part of the Bazar Nadar "History Class Collection".
Based on these unique images, we will tell you about the origins of the medium during workshops.