La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris)

La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris)

Charles Meryon

1853

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching shows tall, narrow columns with ornate carvings at the top. Between them, you can see a dimly lit hallway with a faint view of a distant street. The walls and ceiling are covered in detailed patterns, almost like lace. Notice how the light barely reaches the far end, making the space feel quiet and shadowy. The artist used lines to create depth, making the columns look like they stretch forever. Check out etching to see how artists like this carve images into metal plates.

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