{"product_id":"la-morgue-the-mortuary-charles-meryon","title":"La Morgue (The Mortuary) - Charles Meryon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Charles Meryon depicting the old Paris morgue, capturing the sombre atmosphere of the city's architecture in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meryon produced this etching, titled La Morgue, during his most productive period in Paris. The work depicts the old morgue building, which stood on the banks of the Seine near the Pont Saint-Michel. Meryon captures the structure with a precise, almost clinical attention to architectural detail, yet he imbues the scene with a sense of unease. The composition features the looming, gothic-inspired silhouette of the building against a sky filled with heavy, swirling clouds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, the stone arches of the bridge provide a dark, cavernous frame for the water below. A small boat is visible beneath the bridge, adding a human element to the otherwise grim setting. Meryon was known for his ability to transform the urban environment into a psychological space. He often altered the proportions of buildings to create a more imposing or oppressive atmosphere. The lines are sharp and deliberate, reflecting his training as a naval officer and his meticulous approach to the copper plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print belongs to his celebrated series, Eaux-fortes sur Paris. It documents a city undergoing rapid change under the urban renewal projects of Baron Haussmann. Meryon viewed these transformations with suspicion, and his work often records the medieval structures that were disappearing from the capital. The contrast between the dark, solid masonry and the lighter, atmospheric sky demonstrates his mastery of the etching medium. The work remains a significant example of nineteenth-century printmaking, offering a view of Paris that is both historically informative and deeply personal in its execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ministere-de-la-marine-fictions-voeux-charles-meryon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMinistère de la Marine (Fictions \u0026amp; Vœux) - Charles Meryon — Charles Méryon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-rising-moon-samuel-palmer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Rising Moon - Samuel Palmer — Samuel Palmer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Meryon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442976166223,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442987176271,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442987209039,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442987241807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442987274575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442987307343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442987340111,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442987372879,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442987405647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442987438415,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442987471183,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442987503951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/La-Morgue-The-Mortuary-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786213119934.jpg?v=1786403135","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/la-morgue-the-mortuary-charles-meryon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}