Artwork
L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist
L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. L.
About this work
Overview
L. J. Marie Bizeul, a Breton Archaeologist is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1860. It is a portrait of the Breton archaeologist L. J. Marie Bizeul.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts L. J. Marie Bizeul seated at a table, surrounded by books and papers, wearing old-fashioned attire. He appears to be engaged in work, and is the central focus of the composition.
Technique & Style
Meryon, known for his expertise in etching, worked almost exclusively in this medium due to colour blindness. His technique is characterized by a distinctive Gothic vision, evident in his portrayals of Parisian subjects.
History & Provenance
Charles Meryon is considered a significant figure in 19th-century French etching, although his work was not widely recognized in the English-speaking world during his time.
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.
