Who painted Etchings of Paris: à Bourges?

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges was painted by Charles Meryon in 1853.

Where can I see Etchings of Paris: à Bourges?

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Etchings of Paris: à Bourges?

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges

Charles Meryon , 1853

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1937.637
Credit line: Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.

About this work

Overview

Etchings of Paris: à Bourges is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1853. It is one of a series of etchings that showcase the artist's vision of Paris.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a narrow Paris street with old half-timbered houses, a church steeple, and smoke rising from chimneys. The scene focuses on everyday city life, capturing the texture and character of the urban environment.

Technique & Style

Meryon's use of chiaroscuro creates depth in the print, with light and shadow accentuating the rough, realistic appearance of the buildings. The texture of the print gives the scene a tactile quality, emphasizing the materiality of the cityscape.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Meryon

Charles Meryon (sometimes Méryon, 23 November 1821 – 14 February 1868) was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness.