Artwork
Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street
Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Charles Meryon's 'Etchings of Paris: House with a Turret, Weavers' Street' is a print created in 1852, part of a series capturing the artist's distinctive vision of Paris. Meryon worked primarily in etching due to his colour blindness.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a house with a turret on Weavers' Street, set against surrounding buildings, with a tree and people in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate architectural details.
Technique & Style
Meryon employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume and texture, using dark lines and shading to draw attention to the scene's details. This technique contributes to the overall atmospheric effect of the work.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris)
Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris)
Tourelle de la Rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris (House with a Turret, Weavers' Street, Paris)
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