Etching

"Etching" by Charles Meryon exemplifies his profound contribution to 19th-century cityscape art through the medium of etching, a choice driven by his colour blindness. Although not widely recognized in the English-speaking world today, Meryon is hailed as the most significant French etcher of his era, renowned for his Gothic visions of Paris that evoke a moody, otherworldly atmosphere. His detailed Realism-inspired style captures the dark, atmospheric essence of the city's architecture. Despite struggles with mental illness, he created a lasting legacy, though he ultimately died in an asylum.