1853
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
La Rue des Toiles, à Bourges is a 1853 ink by Charles Meryon, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a quaint, narrow street lined with old buildings. The scene is set against a dark, cloudy sky, with smoke billowing from a chimney on the right side. In the foreground, a small tree stands in front of a building, while a person is visible in the doorway of another structure. The artist's use of drypoint and etching techniques creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The buildings appear worn and weathered, with intricate details that add to the overall atmosphere of the scene. The painting is a great example of the Impressionism and Realism movements, and it's a great starting point to learn more about the artist, Meryon, Charles.
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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