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CHARLES MERYON La Pompe Notre-Dame.
Etching printed in dark brownish black, 1852. 172x252 mm; 6 3/4x10 inches, wide margins. Seventh state (of 10), with the drypoint in the clouds at left. A superb and early impression with all the fine lines distinct, with very strong contrasts and no sign of wear.
Meryon (1821-1868) was an important mid-19th century French printmaker; he was born in Paris and studied at the École des Beaux-Arts. Meryon was known for his intricately detailed etchings, representing many of the Parisian neighborhoods and Gothic architecture that were removed under Baron Georges-Eugène Haussmann's massive urban renewal program. His works often combined elements of fantasy and reality to create a unique vision of the city.
Meryon had a difficult life, suffering from mental illness and financial issues. He was eventually committed to a mental institution in 1868. While largely forgotten by collectors during the late 19th century, his work nevertheless influenced countless printmakers well into the early 20th century and his etchings were subsequently sought after and widely collected to this day. Schneiderman 26.
