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Meryon, Charles

3 works

The image shows a bird's-eye view of a crowded cityscape with the Collège Henri IV or Lycée Napoléon. The horizon is set high in the frame, behind the assortment of buildings. The skyline is barely visible due to the closely packed structures. The style features intricate etching techniques with finely crafted lines depicting buildings and vegetation. The color scheme is monochromatic, using varying shades of brown. Figures and architectural details are seen in the foreground, with roofs, buildings, and trees extending towards the horizon. More buildings are visible in the background, contributing to the urban landscape's complexity and density.

Collège Henri IV, Paris, ou Lycée Napoléon (Henry IV College or Napoleon School)

Meryon, Charles

This is a drawing of a document enclosed in a decorative border. The central focus is a handwritten text enclosed within an ornamental frame, featuring towers at each side which culminate in stylized flaming torches. At the top, there are cloud-like designs with two diagonal lines converging towards the center. At the bottom, the words "Loi Sunaire" are written above a decorative element featuring a burning flame atop a small platform with three legs, surrounded by rays. The border includes decorative details such as stars and a bird-like figure at the base. The style is characterized by intricate line work and symbolic imagery.

La Loi lunaire, 1er planche ("Lunar" Law, 1st plate)

Meryon, Charles

The image is an etching depicting a view from the bank of a river, looking toward Notre Dame Cathedral. Two towers of Notre Dame stand out, dominating the scene. The horizon is near the middle of the image, lined with buildings. The etching shows detailed buildings, natural elements, and clouds in the sky. Closest to us, figures are seen on a sandy riverbank next to a horse-drawn cart, with boats in the water nearby. The color palette is monochromatic in brown and black.

L'abside de Notre-Dame de Paris (The Apse of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris)

Meryon, Charles