St. Etienne-du-mont, Paris, from Eaux-fortes Sur Paris (etchings of Paris)

"St. Etienne-du-mont, Paris," from Eaux-fortes Sur Paris, exemplifies Charles Meryon's distinctive etching style that powerfully captures a Gothic cityscape of Paris. Despite being nearly blind to colour due to colour blindness, Meryon became France's most significant 19th-century etcher, known for his emotionally charged Realism-influenced visions that veer toward a Gothic aesthetic. His works often reflect his tumultuous mental state, and his drawings offer a haunting, atmospheric portrayal of Paris’s architecture and urban life. Though now lesser-known outside France, Meryon’s unique perspective and mastery of etching make him a notable figure in the history of art."