Evariste Boulay-Paty; A Poet (From a Bronze by David d'Angers) 1861

This etching by Charles Meryon, created in 1861, portrays the French poet Evariste Boulay-Paty. It is a close-up portrait, presented in a circular frame, of the subject’s profile, likely based on a bronze sculpture by David d'Angers. Meryon's masterful use of line and shading brings depth and detail to the subject's features, highlighting the poet's thoughtful expression and the subtle texture of the bronze. This print is a testament to Meryon's skill as a printmaker, his dedication to depicting the people and places of his time, and the enduring power of portraiture in art.