Artwork
Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street
Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1954.886
- Credit line
- The Milton Curtiss Rose Collection in memory of Evelyn Curtiss Rose
About this work
Overview
Charles Meryon's 'Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street' is a print created in 1852, part of a series capturing the artist's distinctive vision of Paris. Meryon worked primarily in etching due to his colour blindness.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a house with a turret on Weavers' Street, set against surrounding buildings, with a tree and people in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate architectural details.
Technique & Style
Meryon employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and texture, using dark lines and shading to draw attention to the scene's details. This technique contributes to the overall atmospheric effect of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris)
Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris)
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