The New Bridge and the Samaritaine seen from under the First Arch of the Exchange Bridge, Paris
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1855
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a cityscape framed by a dark archway. A river runs below a stone bridge with three arches, where a few people walk or stand. On the right, a large building under construction has scaffolding and workers. The sky is a pale oval, with a single lantern hanging from the arch above. The artist focused on everyday life in Paris, capturing the mix of old and new. Notice how the shadows and light create a moody feel—this was key to how artists like Meryon worked. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick shaped art.
