Eugène Atget: Paris

An active photographer since 1960, he has also made a name for himself as a historian, journalist and critic, with numerous publications. Jean Claude Gautrand, born in 1932, is one of France’s most distinguished experts on photography. He is the author of the TASCHEN books Paris mon amour (1999), Robert Doisneau (2003), Brassaï (2004), Willy Ronis (

His fame grew after his death, with several articles and a monograph by Berenice Abbott. About the series:Bibliotheca Universalis— Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing. Four of his images, with their particular fusion of mimesis and mystery, appeared in the surrealist journal, La Révolution Surréaliste, while Ray and much of his artistic circle purchased Atget prints. Paris promenadeEugène Atget’s unique city portrait A flaneur and photographer at once, Eugène Atget (1857–1927) was obsessed with walking the streets. He supplied studies for painters, architects, and stage designers, but became enraptured by what he called
He is the author of the TASCHEN books Paris mon amour (1999), Robert Doisneau (2003), Brassaï (2004), Willy Ronis (2005) and Paris, Portrait of a City (2011). About the Author Jean Claude Gautrand, born in 1932, is one of France’s most distinguished experts on photography. An active photographer since 1960, he has also made a name for himself as a historian, journalist and critic, with numerous publications.

Although the book is a bit small whose size reminds Dslr Although the book is a bit small whose size reminds me of the classic Photo Poche, it is an exquisite anthology of the master's dreamy yet superbly composed imagery of his beloved Paris. A must for any Atget fan!