Le Pavillion de Mlle. et une partie du Louvre

1849

Charles Meryon after Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman

Artist After, Dutch, 1623 or 1624 - 1664

The image shows a river scene from an elevated position. The horizon is in the top third of the image, featuring buildings and a bridge across the river. Close to us are small boats along the riverbank, with figures engaging in various activities. The boats and figures are depicted with detailed line work, typical of etching. On the right, a prominent building with intricate architecture adds depth to the composition. The color palette is limited to sepia tones, emphasizing the contrast between the etched lines and the paper's natural hue. In the distance, there are softer lines and lighter shades suggesting hills and structures receding into the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel

  • Dimensions

    plate: 13.9 x 25 cm (5 1/2 x 9 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 14.2 x 25.1 cm (5 9/16 x 9 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2000.7.30

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schneiderman 1990, no. 12, State iv/iv

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel, Washington D.C.; gift to NGA, 2000.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1906

  • Delteil, Loys. Le peintre-graveur illustre. 31 vols. Paris: Published by the author, 1906-1926. Reprint. New York: Collectors Editions, Da Capo Press, 1969. Vol. 30 (Albert Besnard) is by Louis Godefroy.

1990

  • Schneiderman, Richard S. The Catalogue Raisonne of the Prints by Charles Meryon. London: Garton & Co., 1990.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Reinier Nooms, called Zeeman, Jeroen de Scheemaker, author). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 65, copy.

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: C. Meryon; lower right in plate: d'apres Zeeman.; lower right by later hand in graphite: (not deciphered); by later hand, lower left right verso in graphite: 5146

Markings

(Aglaüs Bouvenne collector's stamp) lower right margin, red stamped ink, (Lugt 361).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q75425717

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