Eugene Atget (French, 1857-1927) L'Oranger (with Shadow of Photographer and His Camera), circa 1890 Albumen print, printed circa 1900 8-1/2 x 6-3/4 inches (21.6 x 17.1 cm) (image) Reported taken in Nice, this image is unique for its inclusion of a "self portrait" of the artist, and his visibly large camera. PROVENANCE: The artist; Etienne-Jules Marey, by descent; Current owner. LITERATURE: J. Szarkowski and M. Hambourg, The Work of Atget, Vol. 1: Old France, Gordon Fraser, 1981, pl. 1, p. 29; D. Gayraud, La Photographie à Nice, Monaco et dans les Alpes-Maritimes au XIXe siècle, Academia Nissarda, 2016, p. 43. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved