La loi lunaire, No 1 (Lunar Law, No 1) 1856

"La loi lunaire, No 1" (Lunar Law, No. 1) is an etching by Charles Meryon created in 1856. It is a highly detailed and intricate print featuring an ornate frame with a crescent moon, stars, and a burning torch. The central space of the print is taken up by a handwritten text and the words "Dos Sunaerist" (of the sunaries). The text is written in a stylized and almost illegible script, enhancing the sense of mystery and intrigue. This etching is a characteristic example of Meryon's masterful use of line and tone, which creates a sense of both beauty and melancholic atmosphere.