Charles’s work is defined by its 19th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

It Rocks but is Not Sunk
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

La Pompe Notre-Dame, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

The Apse of Notre-Dame, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Plan of the Battle of Sinope
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Charles Tanera (French, 19th century)

Entrance to the Suburb of Saint-Marceau, Paris
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) after Reinier Nooms (Dutch, c. 1623-c. 1664)

An Arch of Pont Notre-Dame, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Entrance to the French Capuchin Monastery in Athens
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) after Jacques Philippe Le Bas (French, 1707-1783) printed by Auguste Delâtre (French, 1822-1907) published by Pierron (French, 19th century)

Le Petit Pont, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Tourelle de la rue de la Tixeranderie.
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Pont-Neuf and the Samaritaine Seen from Under the First Arch of the Pont-au-Change, Paris
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) after Victor Jean Nicolle (French, 1754-1826)

A Soldier Standing, in Profile
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) after Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)

The Old Gate of the Palace of Justice, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Rebus: Here Lies the Ancient Vendetta
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) printed by Pierron (French, 19th century)

A New Zealand Float
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Pont-au-Change, Paris, about 1784
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) after Victor Jean Nicolle (French, 1754-1826)

Swift-Sailing Proa, Mulgrave Archipelago, Oceania
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

House with a Turret, rue de la Tixéranderie, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868

Chantrey Street, Paris
Charles Meryon (French, 1821-1868) printed by Pierron (French, 19th century) published by Rochoux (French, 19th century)

Portrait of Charles Meryon
Henri Monnier French, 1799/1805–1877

The Apse of Notre-Dame, Paris
Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868