Impression of the Plate on Meryon's Tombstone 1868

"Impression of the Plate on Meryon's Tombstone" (1868) by Félix Bracquemond is a haunting and detailed lithograph that captures the somber inscription on the tombstone of the artist Charles Meryon, a renowned printmaker. The work depicts a skull and crossbones, an olive branch, and a ship, all symbols of mortality and the artist's own struggles. Bracquemond’s meticulous rendering of the inscription creates a powerful reminder of Meryon's legacy and the passage of time. The artwork is housed in The Art Institute of Chicago.