The Breton archaeologist Louis Jacques Marie Bizeul, after a photograph 1861

This etching by Charles Meryon, created in 1861, depicts Louis Jacques Marie Bizeul, a Breton archaeologist. The portrait, executed in a realistic style, shows Bizeul in profile, with a stern expression. Meryon, known for his evocative etchings of Paris, is celebrated for his intricate detail and expressive lines. The image is a testament to the artist's ability to capture the essence of his subject, emphasizing the intellectual and scholarly nature of the archaeologist. This work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, remains a fine example of Meryon's skilled artistry in etching.