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L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist
L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. L.
- Accession no.
- 1954.933
- Credit line
- The Milton Curtiss Rose Collection in memory of Evelyn Curtiss Rose
About this work
Overview
L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1860. It is a portrait of the Breton archaeologist L. J. Marie Bizeul.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts L. J. Marie Bizeul seated at a table, surrounded by books and papers, wearing old-fashioned attire. He appears to be engaged in work, and is the central focus of the composition.
Technique & Style
Meryon, known for his expertise in etching, worked almost exclusively in this medium due to colour blindness. His technique is characterized by a distinctive Gothic vision, evident in his portrayals of Parisian subjects.
History & Provenance
Charles Meryon is considered a significant figure in 19th-century French etching, although his work was not widely recognized in the English-speaking world during his time.
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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.
