Ancienne porte du Palais de Justice, Paris (Old Gate of the Palace of Justice, Paris)

1854

Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

The image shows a medieval castle with three towers and pointed spires. One tower has an emblem with a dragon-like creature holding a banner with the word "PARIS." The drawing is detailed with fine lines and cross-hatching to depict the stonework and banners. In the background are more towers and architectural details suggesting a historical cityscape.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Harold Ober

  • Dimensions

    plate: 8.8 × 8.6 cm (3 7/16 × 3 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 13 × 12.4 cm (5 1/8 × 4 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1968.9.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Schneiderman 1990, no. 34, State B ii/ii

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Frederick Keppel and Co., New York); Mrs. Harold Ober [1890-1975], Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 1968.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1924

  • Delteil, Loys and Harold J.L. Wright. Catalogue raisonne of the Etchings of Charles Meryon. New York: Winfred Porter Truesdell, 1924.

1990

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

Inscriptions

"Paris. C. Meryon. fit. MDCCCLIV Imp. Rue Ne. St. Etienne-du-Mont. No 26." lower center margin, in plate, artist's hand. "PARIS" upper center composition, in plate, artist's hand. "-613- / t" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. " Ch Méryon / Ancienne Porte du Palais de Justice" verso, lower center sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Wikidata ID

Q65508015

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