Charles Meryon

French, 1821 - 1868

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The drawing displays a village scene with buildings on the left. The horizon line is suggested by the alignment of rooftops. The sketch is in pencil with fine lines defining the structures, with touches of orange for detail. The color palette is minimal, mostly natural tones and grey with sparse orange accents. Some vegetation and trees are sketched in the foreground. Various rooftops and buildings are outlined more densely in the background. The top of the paper includes inscriptions, annotations, and a faint sketch of two circular shapes.
Charles Meryon, College Henri IV, 1869, graphite with red chalk additions on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6199

College Henri IV

Charles Meryon · 1869 · graphite with red chalk additions on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6199
The image displays ornate lines and shapes forming an intricate border with swirling, ribbon-like designs. The top section features a wavy line pattern intertwining with small bird-like shapes, resembling architectural columns. At the bottom, fish-like forms are present on either side with stylized waves. The central area is largely plain, with an oval shape hinting at a mirror or frame. The abstract composition resembles a theater stage set with elements reminiscent of maritime motifs and ancient architecture.
Charles Meryon, Couverture du "Voyage à la nouvelle Zélande" (Cover for the Set of Etchings Entitled "A Voyage to New Zealand"), 1866, etching on Hudelist laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6206

Couverture du "Voyage à la nouvelle Zélande" (Cover for the Set of Etchings Entitled "A Voyage to New Zealand")

Charles Meryon · 1866 · etching on Hudelist laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6206
The image displays a landscape depicting a cityscape across water. The city buildings are detailed and arranged along the riverbank. The architecture features arches, a central structure with chimneys and gables. The etching technique creates fine lines for texture in the sky and water. The color palette is monochromatic in brown and beige hues. People and boats are seen on the river. Clouds and building details fill the sky, with some shadow adding depth.
Charles Meryon, Chalcographic Society of the Louvre, L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651), 1866, etching on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6669

L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)

Charles Meryon, Chalcographic Society of the Louvre · 1866 · etching on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6669
The image shows a European riverside with a grand classical building featuring arches. The viewpoint is elevated, showing rooftops and chimneys in the surrounding area. Smaller buildings are visible in the distance, and there are reflections on the water. The artwork has detailed brushstrokes with crosshatching for texture, especially in the clouds and water. The color scheme is brown and sepia. Boats are on the water, and people are by the banks. The sky has swirling clouds.
Charles Meryon, Chalcographic Society of the Louvre, L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651), 1866, etching on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6672

L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)

Charles Meryon, Chalcographic Society of the Louvre · 1866 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6672
The image shows a historic riverbank view. A grand building complex, likely the old Louvre, is prominent in the center. The sky has swirling brushstrokes. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of brown. Boats with figures are on the river, with reflections. Stone structures are farther back, along with a dense assembly of rooftops and chimneys in the distance.
Charles Meryon, L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651), 1866, etching on wove paepr, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6671

L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)

Charles Meryon · 1866 · etching on wove paepr ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6671
This is a drawing of a title page for a historical maritime voyage. The image contains intricate line drawings that form an elaborate border around the text. The central text details a voyage to New Zealand, specifically an expedition entitled "Voyage à la Nouvelle Zélande," accomplished between the years 1842 and 1846 onboard the Navire Rhin. The text also mentions command under Captain A. Bérard. The surrounding border includes nautical and exploratory themes, such as depictions of native plant leaves, a fish, and nautical equipment. There is also a strong sense of design symmetry in the illustrated border, which features stylized flora and fauna and includes a date marked as 1866. The paper has a vintage appearance consistent with the historical context of the document's content.
Charles Meryon, Couverture du "Voyage à la nouvelle Zélande" (Cover for the Set of Etchings Entitled "A Voyage to New Zealand"), 1866, etching on brown wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6205

Couverture du "Voyage à la nouvelle Zélande" (Cover for the Set of Etchings Entitled "A Voyage to New Zealand")

Charles Meryon · 1866 · etching on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6205
The image features a riverside scene with a large building in the center and smaller structures in the background. The sky is filled with clouds, and there are boats on the water. The artwork is done in an etching style, with detailed lines showing architectural elements, boats, and water ripples. The color scheme is monochromatic in shades of brown and black.
Charles Meryon, L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, l651), 1866, etching with graphite additions on laid Hudelist paper, Print Purchase Fund (Rosenwald Collection), 1968.15.1

L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, l651)

Charles Meryon · 1866 · etching with graphite additions on laid Hudelist paper ·  Accession ID  1968.15.1
The image shows a historical cityscape viewed from a riverbank. There is a large building in the upper third of the composition with intricate architectural details and varied roof shapes. Closest to the viewer is a busy river scene with boats and people. The artist uses detailed linework and precise etching strokes to depict human figures and architectural forms. The color palette is monochromatic, mainly brown and sepia tones, giving the scene an aged feel. The sky above the buildings is lightly textured with fine lines.
Charles Meryon, L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651), 1866, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.6670

L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651 (The Old Louvre, from a Painting by Zeeman, 1651)

Charles Meryon · 1866 · etching and drypoint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.6670
The image shows a landscape with rural structures depicted in intricate detail. The background features hills leading to a mountain range. The style of the etching is detailed, with fine lines creating texture. The color palette is sepia. A dirt path, bushes, and thatched roof buildings are visible, along with several figures. Trees with textured leaves are in the background.
Charles Meryon, Greniers indigènes et habitations à Akaroa, presqu'Ile de Banks, 1845 (Native Barns and Huts at Akaroa, Banks' Peninsula, 1845), 1865, etching on green laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.145

Greniers indigènes et habitations à Akaroa, presqu'Ile de Banks, 1845 (Native Barns and Huts at Akaroa, Banks' Peninsula, 1845)

Charles Meryon · 1865 · etching on green laid paper ·  Accession ID  1946.21.145
The image shows a view of a building with grand columns identified as the "Ministère de la Marine." The building occupies much of the space in the foreground, with people and horse-drawn carriages below. In the background, an obelisk and other structures can be seen. The sky is filled with flying figures and creatures amidst swirling clouds, depicted with intricate line work typical of etching. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of black and white to create contrast and detail.
Charles Meryon, Auguste Delâtre, Cardart & Luquet, Le Ministère de la Marine, Paris (The Admiralty, Paris), 1865, etching on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Harold Ober, 1968.9.2

Le Ministère de la Marine, Paris (The Admiralty, Paris)

Charles Meryon, Auguste Delâtre, Cardart & Luquet · 1865 · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1968.9.2