Le Grand Chatelet, Paris, vers 1780 (The Grand Chatelet, Paris, about 1780)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image focuses on an architectural drawing labeled "Le Grand-Châtelet à Paris," featuring large towers, a fortified arch, and bustling market scenes with figures engaging at street stalls. The horizon is low, including distant buildings. The fine, precise lines capture detailed architectures and textures in varying shades of sepia. The grand entrance of the castle dominates the scene, with a cloudy sky in the background.