1854
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La petite pompe, Paris (The Notre Dame Pump, small plate) is a 1854 ink by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching features a small, ornate frame with a poem at its center. The frame is adorned with intricate details, including a snake and a rope-like design. At the bottom of the frame, a small building with a tower is visible, surrounded by grasses and other foliage. The poem itself is written in French and appears to be a humorous ode to a pump, with the title "La petite pompe, Paris" suggesting a playful tone. The use of etching on laid paper gives the image a sense of texture and depth. The level of detail and craftsmanship in this etching suggests a high level of skill on the part of the artist. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, look into the art of etching.
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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