Pont-au-Change, Paris 1854

"Pont-au-Change, Paris" is an etching by Charles Meryon, a 19th-century French artist renowned for his depictions of Paris. The artwork captures the grandeur of the Pont-au-Change bridge and the adjacent Hôtel-Dieu, a medieval hospital, as seen from the Seine River. Meryon's meticulous detail and use of light and shadow highlight the architectural intricacies of the structures, creating a sense of both beauty and melancholy. This etching is a prime example of Meryon's distinctive style, characterized by its atmospheric quality and focus on the fading grandeur of Parisian landmarks.