Bain-froid chevrier, dit "de l'École" (Chevrier's Cold-Bath Establishment, Sometimes called the "School-Baths")

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a view from an elevated position, looking down at a canal or waterway with stone walls on one side and buildings on the other. The horizon is in the upper third of the composition, with buildings on an embankment. The artwork is composed of intricate cross-hatching creating texture on the buildings and clouds. The color scheme is sepia, emphasizing the detailed lines. A wooden platform crosses the water where people and boats are visible. In the background, there are more buildings and signs, including one for a bathing establishment. The skyline merges with the cloudy sky, with faint bird silhouettes.