San Francisco 1855 - 1856

"San Francisco" is an 1855–1856 etching by Charles Meryon, a French artist known for his romantic and melancholic depictions of Paris. This panoramic view of San Francisco, depicts the city in a time of rapid growth and development, with the dense grid of buildings suggesting a bustling metropolis. The etching's detailed rendering and atmospheric quality capture the spirit of the Gold Rush era. The work is currently on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.