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BORCOMAN, JAMES - Eugene Atget 1857 - 1927

Title: Eugene Atget 1857 - 1927
Description: Canada: National Gallery of Canada, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Brand new, un-opened copy. Still sealed in plastic wrapping. Eugène Atget (1857-1927) , a pioneering French photographer, profoundly influenced the development of documentary photography. Known for capturing the vanishing old Paris, Atget meticulously documented its architecture, streets, and daily life. His images, characterized by their clarity and attention to detail, reveal a deep sensitivity to the urban environment. Although largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Atget's work gained posthumous acclaim, significantly impacting surrealists and later photographers. James Borcomon, an authority on Atget, emphasizes his unique vision and dedication, highlighting how Atget's extensive portfolio provides a vital historical record of Paris at the turn of the century. ; 26cm x 29cm x 2. New with no dust jacket .

Keywords: Memoirs Photographic France Modern History

Price: GBP 50.00 = appr. US$ 71.40 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: LCB61662

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