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Joseph H. Seaman

American, 1865 - 1948

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The image shows a detailed urban scene viewed from a slight elevation. In the foreground, small boats are parked along a waterway, with people inside. Beyond that, there is a quay with people engaged in various activities. A stone wall leads up to a roofed structure with small windows adjacent to a large stone building. Further back, there are tall, multi-story buildings with narrow chimneys releasing smoke. The skyline is filled with these buildings, creating a densely built area. The image uses fine lines and cross-hatching for texture, shadow, and depth. It is monochrome, typical of an etching, emphasizing details through contrast.
Charles Meryon, La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary), 1854, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.76

La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary)

Charles Meryon · 1854 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.76

Drawing of an intricate architectural scene with Gothic arches and columns. High level of detail in the architectural elements, typical of the Gothic period. Lofty interior or exterior gallery with pointed arches and ornate column capitals. Cityscape in the background. Emphasizes verticality and intricate decorative patterns of Gothic architecture.
Charles Meryon, La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris), 1853, etching on green laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1949.5.77

La galerie Notre-Dame, Paris (The Gallery of Notre Dame, Paris)

Charles Meryon · 1853 · etching on green laid paper ·  Accession ID  1949.5.77