The Park at Sceaux [April 1925, 7a.m.]
1925
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1925
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows trees and their reflections in a quiet park. The photo is special because it was taken at a specific time - 7 a.m. - which affects the light. Atget also waited for a moment when trees had both old branches and new spring leaves. You can learn more about similar uses of light by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.