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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 · French

1856

Medium
etching on laid paper
Classification
Print
Period
1851 to 1875
Image size
4992 × 2964px

Description

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.

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