Etchings of Paris: The Notre Dame Pump
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Etchings of Paris: The Notre Dame Pump is a 1852 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This etching shows a tall water pump in the center, with a thatched-roof building attached. Behind it, a mix of older stone buildings and a big church with spires fill the background. The water in front has a small boat, and the sky is lightly marked with clouds. The pump was used to bring water into Paris. The artist focused on everyday city life, not grand scenes. Look up Charles Meryon to see more of his detailed city drawings.
