Calais Boats in Vlissingen 1850

"Calais Boats in Vlissingen" is an etching by Charles Meryon, created in 1850. The artwork depicts a scene of sailing ships in a harbor, with a distant view of a rocky shoreline. The image is composed of detailed lines that capture the texture of the boats and the water, creating a sense of realism. Meryon's use of etching techniques, a process that involves using acid to etch a design onto a metal plate, was known for his ability to depict the city of Paris, and the fine details of the sea and the sailing ships in this artwork are indicative of his stylistic choices. The artwork is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.