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The Etchings of Paris: The Gallery of Notre Dame

Charles Meryon

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white etching of a view from inside a Gothic-style building. The interior has a row of slender columns supporting arches. There are intricate carvings on the ceiling and walls. A cityscape with buildings and cloudy sky is visible through the columns. The image has a light-colored border around the etching. The etching is signed and dated at the bottom. The overall image is in shades of gray, with darker tones used for shading and texture. The composition shows detailed architectural features and a view.

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562 × 893 px
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