Le Petit Pont 1850

"Le Petit Pont" is an 1850 etching by Charles Meryon, depicting a view of the Seine River in Paris, with the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral prominently featured in the background. The etching captures the architectural grandeur of the city, highlighting the bridge and the surrounding buildings in detailed, precise lines. Meryon, known for his atmospheric etchings of Paris, used a unique style to depict the city's architecture, creating a haunting and melancholic mood that is characteristic of his work. "Le Petit Pont" remains a celebrated example of his artistic talent and its historical significance for understanding Paris during the mid-19th century.