Ruines du Château de Pierrefonds (Ruins of the Château de Pierrefonds, after Viollet-le-Duc) 1858

"Ruines du Château de Pierrefonds (Ruins of the Château de Pierrefonds, after Viollet-le-Duc)" is an etching by Charles Meryon, a prominent artist of the 19th century. Created in 1858, the print captures the architectural grandeur of the Chateau de Pierrefonds, a medieval castle in France that was restored by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Meryon's signature etching style is evident in the detailed depiction of the castle's ruins, with its towering walls and intricate details rendered with meticulous precision. The foreground includes a lone figure seated in contemplation, adding a sense of human scale and emphasizing the vastness of the historical site. This artwork is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.