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About the Photographer

Eugène Atget

Style

  • Capture the french culture 

  • used both documentation and self- expression. He was able to understand and capture ancient, complex and living tradition.  

  • His work was sophisticated and original.

Mentor in Work

  • Man Ray,  who had a studio was a few doors down from Atget's apartment.

  •  He encouraged others from his artistic circle to visit Atget. They promoted his artwork and eventually exhibiting them at a gallery 

Mentor and influence

  • Edmond Got, Atget’s professor, was considered to be one of the best instructors. he was fond of Atget’s work and gave him high marks on exams.

  •  Berenice Abbott was a photographer who exhibited Atget's artwork and helped him become famous after his death

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