Charles Méryon
French artist (1821-1868) · France · On the map · Artists · Died at 46
Charles Meryon was a French artist who worked almost entirely in etching, as he had colour blindness. Although now little-known in the English-speaking world, he is generally recognised as the most significant etcher of 19th century France.
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Photos 12
Portrait of Meryon, 1853 etching by Félix Bracquemond
Le Stryge (The Gargoyle or The Vampire), 1853. Now Meryon's most famous print, though somewhat untypical.
Meryon by Léopold Flameng, 1858, print based on a drawing made the night before he entered the asylum
Drawing made in Tahiti, 1844-45
Drawing Head of a Maori, made during his voyage
About this person
His most famous works are a series of views powerfully conveying his distinctive Gothic vision of Paris. He also had mental illness, dying in an asylum.
Country
France
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1868 · aged 46
