Paris to New York: Photographs by Atget and Abbott

"Paris to New York: Photographs by Eugène Atget and Berenice Abbott" was organized by FotoFocus and the Taft Museum of Art. The exhibition explores the important artistic relationship between Eugène Atget, who captured historic Paris, and Berenice Abbott, who photographed New York City’s dynamic 1930s skyline. The audio tour has been made possible through the generosity of the Docents of the Taft Museum of Art.

1. Introduction

1. Introduction by Taft Museum of Art

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2. Berenice Abbott, "Eugène Atget", 1927

2. Berenice Abbott, "Eugène Atget", 1927 by Taft Museum of Art

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3. Man Ray, "Berenice Abbott", 1925

3. Man Ray, "Berenice Abbott", 1925 by Taft Museum of Art

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4. Eugène Atget, "Panthéon Seen From The Rue Valette (Coin De La Rue Valette Et Panthéon)", 1923

4. Eugène Atget, "Panthéon Seen From The Rue Valette (Coin De La Rue Valette Et Panthéon)", 1923 by Taft Museum of Art

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5. Eugène Atget, "St. Cloud Park (Parc De St. Cloud)", 1919–21

5. Eugène Atget, "St. Cloud Park (Parc De St. Cloud)", 1919–21 by Taft Museum of Art

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6. Eugène Atget, "Courtyard, St. Gervais And Protais", 1899–1900

6. Eugène Atget, "Courtyard, St. Gervais And Protais", 1899–1900 by Taft Museum of Art

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7. Eugène Atget, "Ragpicker’s Hut, Montreuil Portal (Porte De Montreuil)", About 1910

7. Eugène Atget, "Ragpicker’s Hut, Montreuil Portal (Porte De Montreuil)", About 1910 by Taft Museum of Art

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8. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Atget’s Studio", 1910–11, Printed Later

8. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Atget’s Studio", 1910–11, Printed Later by Taft Museum of Art

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9. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Woman In Doorway, Versailles", 1921

9. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Woman In Doorway, Versailles", 1921 by Taft Museum of Art

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10. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Eclipse", 1911, Printed 1956

10. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Eclipse", 1911, Printed 1956 by Taft Museum of Art

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11. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Boulevard De Strasbourg, Corsets", 1912

11. Eugène Atget, Printed By Berenice Abbott, "Boulevard De Strasbourg, Corsets", 1912 by Taft Museum of Art

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12. Berenice Abbott, "Snuff Shop", January 26, 1938

12. Berenice Abbott, "Snuff Shop", January 26, 1938 by Taft Museum of Art

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13. Berenice Abbott, "Blossom Restaurant", October 24, 1935

13. Berenice Abbott, "Blossom Restaurant", October 24, 1935 by Taft Museum of Art

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14. Berenice Abbott, "Traveling Tin Shop", May 22, 1936

14. Berenice Abbott, "Traveling Tin Shop", May 22, 1936 by Taft Museum of Art

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15. Berenice Abbott, "Fifth Avenue, Nos. 4, 6, 8", March 20, 1936

15. Berenice Abbott, "Fifth Avenue, Nos. 4, 6, 8", March 20, 1936 by Taft Museum of Art

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16. Berenice Abbott, "Flatiron Building", May 18, 1938

16. Berenice Abbott, "Flatiron Building", May 18, 1938 by Taft Museum of Art

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17. Berenice Abbott, "Automat", February 10, 1936

17. Berenice Abbott, "Automat", February 10, 1936 by Taft Museum of Art

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18. Berenice Abbott, "20 Photographs By Eugène Atget", New York, 1956

18. Berenice Abbott, "20 Photographs By Eugène Atget", New York, 1956 by Taft Museum of Art

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19. Conclusion

19. Conclusion by Taft Museum of Art

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