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Chateau de Chenonceau, 2e planche (The Chateau of Chenonceau, 2nd plate), by Charles Meryon, ink, 1856

Chateau de Chenonceau, 2e planche (The Chateau of Chenonceau, 2nd plate)

Charles Meryon

1856

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Chateau de Chenonceau, 2e planche (The Chateau of Chenonceau, 2nd plate) is a 1856 ink by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Charles Meryon
When & what style?
1856 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching depicts the Chateau de Chenonceau, a grand structure with a bridge and towers. The scene is rendered in black and white, with intricate details and textures. The image showcases the artist's skill in capturing the play of light and shadow on the castle's facade. The etching technique used adds a sense of depth and nuance to the scene. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, check out the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Charles Meryon
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.

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