Artwork
L'arche du Pont Notre-Dame, Paris (An Arch of the Notre-Dame Bridge, Paris)
L'arche du Pont Notre-Dame, Paris (An Arch of the Notre-Dame Bridge, Paris) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Charles Meryon. It dates from 1853 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
L'arche du Pont Notre-Dame, Paris is a print created by Charles Meryon in 1853 using etching and drypoint techniques on green laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nocturnal scene on the Seine, with a boat navigating under an arch of the Notre-Dame Bridge, surrounded by buildings and spires. The dark, rainy atmosphere is characterized by choppy water and a cloudy sky, evoking a sense of movement and life.
Technique & Style
Meryon's use of fine lines and drypoint creates a sense of luminosity, capturing the reflection of light on wet surfaces. The combination of etching and drypoint techniques allows for a range of tonal values, adding depth and texture to the scene.
History & Provenance
Charles Meryon, a prominent French etcher, created this work as part of a series of views of Paris. His career was marked by a distinctive Gothic vision of the city, and he is known for his detailed and atmospheric depictions of urban landscapes.
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.
L'arche du Pont Notre-Dame, Paris (An Arch of the Notre-Dame Bridge, Paris)
L'Arch du Pont Notre Dame
L'arch du Pont Notre Dame, Paris
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L'abside de Notre-Dame de Paris (The Apse of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris)
L'abside de Notre-Dame de Paris (The Apse of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris)
L'abside de Notre-Dame de Paris (The Apse ofthe Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris)