Escalier, intérieur de l'hôtel Baudard de Saint-James (ancienne ambassade de Russie), 12 place Vendôme, 1er arrondissement, Paris

"Escalier - 12 Place Vendôme" (Creator's title), Documents pour l'histoire du Vieux Paris (Group title)
Tirage monté en 30 x 40 cm.
Tampon - Au recto, en bas à gauche sur le montage, tampon à l'encre rouge: "MUSEE / CARNAVALET" (cf. Lugt suppl. 432 c)

Eugene Atget, the French photographer, is best known for his photographs of the architecture and street scenes of Paris, France, late 19th and early 20th centuries. He captured the city's architecture and daily life. His work has been celebrated for its historical importance. Atget's work was rediscovered by American photographer Berenice Abbott.