Art & culture
Louis Aragon’s Photomaton portrait
A catalogue entry connects a small print to a wider Surrealist collection.
The Centre Pompidou preserves an automated self-portrait attributed in its record to Louis Aragon.
What the catalogue establishes
The work is dated around 1929, described as a gelatin silver print and measured at 5.1 × 3.8 cm. Its inventory number is AM 2003-287 (2). The museum lists it as part of Le groupe surréaliste, with a 2003 purchase recorded in the separate acquisition field.
Evidence: Collection record
Look beyond a famous name
The record’s descriptive terms include cap, tie and hand, giving a reader concrete details to examine in the linked image. Those visible elements are a firmer starting point than an invented account of the poet’s mood. Preserve the museum’s approximate dating when writing a caption of your own.
Sources & further reading
Sources for the specific facts and product descriptions above. Our worked examples, interpretations and practical suggestions are original editorial guidance.
- Centre Pompidou — Louis Aragon, photomaton portrait (circa 1929)Collection record