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College Henri IV

Charles Meryon

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a bird's-eye view of a large college or university building complex surrounded by a city. The complex consists of several connected buildings with dark roofs and white walls, featuring many windows. A courtyard with trees is visible within the complex. The buildings are situated along a river or canal, with a bridge or walkway on the right side. People are shown engaging in various activities outside the complex, such as walking or gathered around a statue. The surrounding cityscape is densely populated with numerous buildings, trees, and streets. The image is rendered in black and white, with detailed line work and shading. The title "College Henri IV" and the artist's name "Charles Meryon" are associated with the image. The text at the bottom of the image is in French. The overall scene presents a detailed and historic view of the college and its surroundings.

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1263 × 837 px
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