La morgue, Paris (The Mortuary)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an urban scene near a waterway. A dockside area with people, boats, and buildings is depicted in intricate detail. The skyline is dominated by tall buildings emitting smoke. The illustration features fine etching and a monochromatic sepia color palette. People are seen on an elevated level observing the scene below, with multi-storied buildings in the background.