Collège Henri IV, Paris, ou Lycée Napoléon (Henry IV College or Napoleon School, Paris)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image is an etching showing a historic urban landscape from an elevated perspective. The horizon is in the upper third with distant buildings, hills, and ships. An architectural complex with detailed roofs and a central tower is in the foreground. The etching features fine, linear strokes for texture. The color palette is sepia, creating a historic atmosphere. The background shows a bustling cityscape with figures on the streets.