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Louis-Remi Garnier

French, 19th century

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The image is an etching showing a historic urban landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third with distant buildings, hills, and ships. An architectural complex with detailed roofs and a central tower is in the foreground. The etching features fine, linear strokes for texture. The color palette is sepia, creating a historic atmosphere. The background shows a bustling cityscape with figures on the streets.
Charles Meryon, Collège Henri IV, Paris, ou Lycée Napoléon (Henry IV College or Napoleon School, Paris), 1864, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6148

Collège Henri IV, Paris, ou Lycée Napoléon (Henry IV College or Napoleon School, Paris)

Charles Meryon · 1864 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6148

This image shows an architectural scene along a canal or river. A wooden bridge crosses the water, supported by a stone structure on the left. The horizon features elevated buildings, possibly from an older European cityscape. The brushstroke technique is detailed, resembling an etching. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. A round building with balconies and a flagpole is on the right. In the distance, hills covered with trees create a backdrop.
Charles Meryon, Bain-froid chevrier, dit "de l'École" (Chevrier's Cold-Bath Establishment, Sometimes called the "School-Baths"), 1864, etching on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6179

Bain-froid chevrier, dit "de l'École" (Chevrier's Cold-Bath Establishment, Sometimes called the "School-Baths")

Charles Meryon · 1864 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6179