Seine Boat for "Le Pont-au-Change" c. 1854

This pen-and-ink drawing by Charles Meryon, a 19th-century artist known for his etchings of Paris, depicts a boat on the Seine River, likely a study for his larger work "Le Pont-au-Change." Meryon’s detailed, expressive style, characterized by strong contrasts of light and dark, gives a sense of the boat's presence and its relationship to the water. The drawing's simple composition highlights the boat's form, making it a perfect example of Meryon’s meticulous approach to capturing the essence of Parisian life.