Armes symboliques de la ville de Paris (Symbolical Arms of the City of Paris)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a coat of arms featuring a sailing ship, with the ship in full sail navigating calm waters. There are fleur-de-lis symbols in the background, and a stylized crown or battlement on top. Two stylized olive or laurel branches surround the central shield, tied together at the base. The drawing is intricately detailed with fine lines.