Artwork
The Chateau of Chenonceau
The Chateau of Chenonceau is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Chateau of Chenonceau is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1856. It is an etching that depicts the Château de Chenonceau, a Renaissance chateau in France.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows the Château de Chenonceau spanning the River Cher, with its distinctive architecture and surroundings. The chateau's tall towers, steep roofs, and dark walls are prominent features.
Technique & Style
Meryon's etching emphasizes the chateau's sharp lines and shadows, characteristic of mid-19th-century Realist style. Working primarily in etching due to color blindness, Meryon achieved a detailed representation of the chateau and its environment.
History & Provenance
Charles Meryon was a French etcher active in the 19th century. He is considered one of the most significant etchers of his time in France, known for his Gothic vision of Paris and other subjects.
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.
Vue du Château de Chambord, du côté de l'entrée
Le Pont-au-Change, Paris, vers 1784
L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)
L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)
Etchings of Paris: The Clock Tower
La Tour de l'Horloge, Paris (The Clock Tower, Paris)
Moated Town Gate