1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Grand Châtelet, Paris, about 1780 is a 1861 by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a large, old building with many towers and a big archway. It's a busy scene with lots of people outside, some standing and others sitting. There are also some stalls or shops in front of the building. The painting is done in dark colors, which makes the building and the people stand out. You can see the details of the building's architecture and the textures of the clothes people are wearing. The artist has used shadows and light to create depth and make the scene feel more real. This painting is an example of the Impressionism and Realism movements. If you want to learn more about this style, you should check out Impressionism.
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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