Study for "Le Petit Pont"

probably c. 1850

Charles Meryon

Associated Names
Charles Meryon

Artist, French, 1821 - 1868

The image shows a sketch from an elevated point of view, revealing an industrial or mechanical scene. A structure with wooden beams and wheels is depicted prominently, implying machinery or a pulley system. The surrounding details suggest an industrial complex or landscape. The drawing features thin pencil lines emphasizing linearity and form over detail and shading. The paper is off-white with gray pencil strokes, creating a subtle visual impact. In the bottom right corner, there is a small red square with "PB" inscribed into it.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    graphite on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 5.4 x 13.2 cm (2 1/8 x 5 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6190

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Philippe Burty [1830-1890], Paris, (Lugt 2071); Bernard B. MacGeorge [1845-1924], Glasgow, (Lugt 394); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891-1979], Jenkintown, PA; gift to NGA, 1943.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

Not signed. Not dated. "Study by C. Meryon / of details of his etching / Le Petit Pont LD 26" verso, center sheet, graphite, unknown hand. "(from the Burty colln.)" verso, lower right sheet, graphite, unknown hand.

Markings

"PB" (Philippe Burty collector's stamp) lower right composition, red stamped ink, (Lugt 2071). "LRJ" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1760b). "National Gallery of Art" verso, black stamped ink, (Lugt 1932d).

Watermarks

None.

Wikidata ID

Q64538716

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