The Pilot of Tonga 1856

"The Pilot of Tonga" is an etching by Charles Meryon created in 1856. The print features a handwritten poem in French, framed by a decorative border, referencing a pilot who navigated the waters of the Tonga Islands. This artwork, part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, is characteristic of Meryon's meticulous and detailed style, which often focused on the architecture and urban landscapes of Paris.