Eugène Atget

albumen print, titled and numbered '1075' in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1920s

Grading this albumen print on a scale of 1 to 10 - a 10 being a print that has very rich, deep dark tones and highlights that retain all their original detail - this print rates a strong 10. It has saturated eggplant tones that nearly approach black in the darkest areas. This photograph is in generally excellent condition. As is customary, the print is trimmed unevenly to the image and a portion of the negative edge is visible at the upper and lower edges. Upon close inspection, the following are visible: soft diagonal impressions at each corner; a few scattered minor creases; and a small scuff in the lower right quadrant. '677.9' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.
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