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Maker(s):Atget, Eugène
Culture:French (1857-1927)
Title:Cèdre (Malmaison)
Date Made:1919-1921
Type:Photograph
Materials:arrowroot print
Place Made:Europe; France; Paris
Measurements:sheet: 7 1/16 x 9 1/8 in.; 17.9388 x 23.1775 cm
Accession Number:  AC 2002.120
Credit Line:Museum purchase
Museum Collection:  Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
2002-120.jpg

Description:
Landscape - View of the Ceder of Malmaison. Planted by Josephine in 1800 to commemorate the Battle of Morengo. Still standing today. Chateau in background.

Label Text:
Cedar of Malmaison
In 1800, Josephine planted the famous Lebanon Cedar near the château at Malmaison to commemorate the Battle of Marengo. Photographed by Atget around 1920, it is still standing today.

Tags:
trees; paths; landscapes; photographs; photography

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