Charenton c. 19th century

Stephen Parrish created this etching called ‘Charenton’. Parrish, as part of the American Etching Revival movement, chose scenes that often mirrored the burgeoning industrial era of the late 19th century. The landscape he depicts isn't just a place; it reflects the economic shifts and societal redefinitions experienced by both American and European societies. This image of Charenton, a town bearing witness to social change, can be seen as a metaphor for the personal and collective experiences of displacement and transformation. Parrish doesn't merely offer a visual record but invites us to reflect on the narratives of progress, the lived realities of those on the margins, and the quiet dignity of places undergoing change.