MERYON, CHARLES
Meryon, Charles (1821-1866). Le Petit Pont. 1850. etching, 5th state, reworked with drypoint, China paper, rolled on light original cardboard. Titled at lower margin with printer's address A. Delâtre, "publie par L'Artiste", monogrammed at upper right corner. 25,5:18,5 cm.
Gallwitz/Hofmann R 8: "With this sheet Meryon began his work on the Paris suite in 1850 ... Both the bridge and the old hospital at the left side of the Quai du Marché were demolished a little later." Delteil 24, V (of VIII). Schneidermann 20, V (of IX). Burke 19.
