Who painted The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784?

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 was painted by Charles Meryon in 1855.

Where can I see The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784?

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784?

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784

Charles Meryon , 1855

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1954.903
Credit line: The Milton Curtiss Rose Collection in memory of Evelyn Curtiss Rose

About this work

Overview

The Exchange Bridge, Paris, about 1784 is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1855. It is part of a series of Parisian views that showcase the artist's distinctive vision of the city.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a Parisian cityscape, featuring a bridge lined with buildings that spans a river. Figures are present in the foreground, adding a sense of life to the scene.

Technique & Style

Meryon employed a range of tones to achieve a sense of depth and atmosphere, utilizing chiaroscuro to create contrast and add drama to the composition. The artist's use of etching, a medium suited to his color blindness, allowed for detailed renderings of the city's architecture.

History & Provenance

Charles Meryon, a French etcher, struggled with mental illness throughout his life and died in an asylum. His mother was a dancer at the Paris Opera, and his work reflects a unique perspective on the city.

Le Pont-au-Change, Paris, vers 1784, Charles Meryon

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Meryon

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.