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early life and naval career

charles méryon, a french artist, was born on november 23, 1821, in paris. his mother, a dancer at the paris opera, had a significant influence on his early life. méryon's colour blindness led him to pursue a naval career, which took him on extensive voyages, including a four-year tour around the world. this experience would later inspire his etched depictions of paris.

artistic journey and notable works

after realizing that colour-blindness ruled out painting for him, méryon settled on etching in 1848. his most famous work is the series eaux-fortes sur paris, which powerfully conveys his distinctive gothic vision of paris. this series, executed from 1850 to 1854, includes twenty-two etchings that are now considered a testament to méryon's skill and artistry.

le stryge (the gargoyle or the vampire), 1853, is now meryon's most famous print, showcasing his mastery of the etching medium. (view on WahooArt)
st. etienne-du-mont, paris, from eaux-fortes sur paris, demonstrates méryon's ability to capture the essence of parisian landscapes. (view on WahooArt)
etchings of paris; title page to the suite, housed at the metropolitan museum of art, serves as a prime example of méryon's etching prowess. (view on WahooArt)

museums and collections featuring charles méryon's work

* the metropolitan museum of art (new york city, united states) houses several of méryon's notable etchings, including etchings of paris; title page to the suite. (view on WahooArt) * harvard art museums (cambridge, united states) features méryon's le stryge, a testament to his skill in etching. (view on WahooArt) discover more about charles méryon's life and work on wikipedia: read more

Charles Meryon

1821 - 1868 , France

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Gothic Romanticism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Eugène Delacroix
- Caspar David Friedrich
Date Of Birth: November 23, 1821
Date Of Death: February 14, 1868
Full Name: Charles Meryon
Nationality: French
Notable Artworks:
- Eaux-fortes sur Paris
- Le Stryge
- St. Etienne-du-Mont
Place Of Birth: Paris, France

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