Photographer research: Eugene Atget 1857-1927

When we were given our new brief this week, we were also given a list of famous photographers to go and research in order to gain some ideas and inspiration. This was quite a list to go through! When I got home I Googled each one to find out what their 'style' is/was and if it appeals to me in any way.

I have chosen to start with Eugene Atget because I would say he is one of the most appealing to me. Atget's work is mostly documentary, capturing old Paris before the French Revolution which would see most of the buildings, palaces, courtyards and narrow lanes demolished...

 From what I can gather this image was taken in 1927.

 Rue De Ursins 1900,

 I'm not sure what year the replicating image is from. I love how little change has actually happened in this image.

Trainon Pavillion Francais 1923/24.

I love the composition in this image. Everything seems perfectly symmetrical also.

I can relate with Atget's work because I have documented, or tried to, my local area due to a lot of redevelopment. I know it's no 'Gortonian Revolution' but it has changed nonetheless. I think I will be doing a lot more research into Atget's work to see where it could possibly lead me with ideas for my own city project.

Look out for the next researched artist, coming up shortly...