Etchings of Paris: The Apse of the Cathedral of Notre Dame
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Etchings of Paris: The Apse of the Cathedral of Notre Dame is a 1854 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a busy river scene with a large, half-built cathedral in the background. A horse-drawn wagon crosses a stone bridge, while two small boats float below. People walk along the riverbank, and buildings line the far side. The cathedral’s towers are still under construction, with scaffolding clinging to the stone. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. Want to see more? Check out etching techniques used by artists like Meryon.
