1852
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Notre Dame Pumphouse, Paris is a 1852 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a tall, skinny tower next to a river, with a mix of old buildings and scaffolding. The water is full of tiny lines, like ripples or waves, and a few small boats float near the shore. In the background, a big cathedral looms over the scene, with more buildings packed tightly together. The artist focused on how light and shadow play across the structures, making some parts look rough and others smooth. This sketch was made in Paris, where the city’s mix of old and new buildings fascinated artists. If you like this style, check out the movement: Impressionism, Realism.
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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