La Rue des Chantres, Paris (Chantrey Street, Paris)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The detailed etching depicts a narrow urban street with tall buildings on both sides. In the distance is a cathedral spire. The sky shows clouds and birds. The etching features cross-hatched lines for texture, sharp strokes for architectural details, and a monochromatic color palette. People are seen interacting on the street.