Etchings of Paris: The Apsis 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 Apsis of the Cathedral of Notre Dame is a 1854 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This black-and-white sketch shows a busy river scene with a large, detailed cathedral in the background. In the foreground, people and horses pull carts across a bridge, while boats float on the water. The cathedral has two tall towers and lots of pointed arches, looking old and grand. The artist focused on the textures—rough water, smooth stone, and the sharp lines of the bridge. This was made in 1854, when Paris was changing fast. If you like this style, check out Realism next.
