{"product_id":"tomb-of-moliere-charles-meryon","title":"Tomb of Molière - Charles Meryon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise etching by Charles Meryon depicting the funerary monument of the playwright Molière, framed by a classical laurel wreath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meryon, a figure central to the nineteenth-century etching revival, produced this work as part of his broader documentation of Parisian architecture and history. The composition depicts the funerary monument of the playwright Molière, rendered with the precise, disciplined line work characteristic of Meryon's approach to printmaking. The artist employs a rigorous system of cross-hatching to define the stone structure, creating a sense of weight and permanence that contrasts with the ethereal, radiating light emanating from behind the tomb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of a laurel wreath surrounding the central monument adds a classical, commemorative quality to the image. Meryon's technique here demonstrates his ability to imbue architectural subjects with a specific atmospheric tension. The light source, positioned behind the tomb, casts long, dramatic shadows and creates a halo effect that draws the eye toward the name inscribed on the stone. This print reflects the artist's fascination with the layers of history embedded within the physical fabric of Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike his larger, more expansive cityscapes, this smaller-scale work focuses on the symbolic and formal qualities of the monument itself. The etching process allows for a high degree of control, visible in the fine, needle-like lines that delineate the texture of the stone and the delicate foliage of the wreath. Meryon's work remains a primary example of how the etching medium was utilised to capture both the physical reality and the psychological resonance of historical sites. This print offers a clear view into the technical mastery of an artist who sought to preserve the character of a changing city through his meticulous observations.\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\/the-notre-dame-pump-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;\"\u003eThe Notre-Dame Pump - Charles Meryon — Charles Meryon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/alpine-lake-scene-alexandre-calame\" 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;\"\u003eAlpine Lake Scene - Alexandre Calame — Alexandre Calame\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Méryon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442775036239,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442791878991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58442791911759,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442791944527,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442791977295,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442792010063,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442792042831,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442792075599,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442792108367,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58442792141135,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58442792173903,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58442792206671,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Tomb-of-Moli-re_Poster_CompositorV1_1786211768492.jpg?v=1786401456","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/tomb-of-moliere-charles-meryon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}