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 moreQuestions & Answers
Where can I see the color profile of Charles Meryon's work?
Charles Meryon's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.
Where is Charles Meryon from?
Charles Meryon was born in France.
How can I see every artwork made by Charles Meryon?
Every work by Charles Meryon on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.
Where can I see Charles Meryon's artworks in a 3D gallery?
Charles Meryon's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.
What are the birth city and country of Charles Meryon?
Charles Meryon was born in Paris, in France.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Charles Meryon?
Charles Meryon was born in Paris in 1821.
How did Charles Meryon's art evolve over time?
A chronological account of Charles Meryon's work is available on the artist's Chronicle page, where the artworks pass in order of creation, chapter by chapter.
