Artwork

House with a Turret, No. 22, rue de L'Ecole de Médecine, Paris, (called the Turret of Marat)

House with a Turret, No. 22, rue de L'Ecole de Médecine, Paris, (called the Turret of Marat) is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1861 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. House with a Turret, No.

About this work

Overview

House with a Turret, No. 22, rue de L'Ecole de Médecine, Paris, is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1861. It is an etching that showcases Meryon's skill in capturing the atmosphere of Parisian streets.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a tall building with a distinctive turret on rue de l'Ecole de Médecine, surrounded by a crowded street scene with people and horses. The image conveys a sense of a bustling urban environment with a dreamy, emotive quality.

Technique & Style

Meryon's etching technique is characterized by dense, intricate lines that create a sense of depth and texture. The use of dark, expressive lines and detailed shading gives the image a dynamic, atmospheric feel.

History & Provenance

Charles Meryon was a French etcher who worked primarily in black and white due to colour blindness. He struggled with mental illness later in life and died in an asylum.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Meryon

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.