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Etchings of Paris: The Gargoyle

1853

Charles Meryon

(French, 1821–1868)
Culture
France, 19th century
Medium
etching
Credit Line
The Milton Curtiss Rose Collection in memory of Evelyn Curtiss Rose 1954.880
Catalogue raisonné
Delteil & Wright 23
State
IV/VIII
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A vertically oriented print in black ink depicts a winged stone figure perched at our right, facing our left within an oval border. The figure rests its chin on its hands. Beyond, a cityscape with a tall tower recedes toward the horizon. Several black birds fly across the sky. Fine hatched lines create deep shadows. At the bottom, French text reads, "Insatiable vampire l'eternelle Luxure."

Etchings of Paris: The Gargoyle

1853

Charles Meryon

(French, 1821–1868)
France, 19th century

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