Pirouette Street, near the Markets, Paris
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a Paris street near the markets. It’s mostly empty except for a few distant figures and a horse-drawn cart. The buildings are tall and narrow with dark windows. Meryon used etching to make this. It gives the scene a scratchy, uneven look that’s different from a smooth painting. The shadows feel deep and the light hits only small spots. Compare this to his other prints. He often focused on old Paris before big changes hit. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more.
