Design for a frame for the portrait of Armand Guéraud 1862

This etching by Charles Meryon, *Design for a frame for the portrait of Armand Guéraud* (1862), is a complex and richly detailed design that would have framed a portrait of the prominent French writer and politician Armand Guéraud. The frame itself is comprised of books, tools, and other objects, alluding to Guéraud's intellectual pursuits and his political involvement. The intricate details of the design and the use of etching as a medium are characteristic of Meryon's style, which was influenced by the artistic movements of his time. The design was never realized as a physical frame, but it remains a testament to Meryon's artistic talent and his appreciation for the intellectual and political life of his era.