Archway, Pont Nôtre-Dame, Paris, from "Etchings of Paris" 1853

"Archway, Pont Nôtre-Dame, Paris, from 'Etchings of Paris'" is an etching created in 1853 by Charles Meryon, a key figure in the "Lost Paris" movement. This piece, part of his larger series, offers a haunting glimpse of a historic Paris, capturing the architectural beauty and decay. Meryon's dark, atmospheric style creates a sense of romanticism and melancholy as he utilizes the technique of etching to accentuate the architectural detail of the bridge and surrounding buildings.