{"product_id":"charles-meryon-leopold-flameng","title":"Charles Meryon - Léopold Flameng","description":"\u003cp\u003eA candid 1858 etching by Léopold Flameng depicting the printmaker Charles Meryon resting in bed, rendered with expressive line work and dramatic shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by Léopold Flameng captures the French printmaker Charles Meryon in a moment of quiet reflection. Produced in 1858, the work depicts Meryon resting in bed, his gaze directed away from the viewer. The composition relies on the expressive potential of the etching needle, using varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the textures of the bedding and the shadows cast against the wall behind him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlameng, a skilled technician of the printmaking medium, employs a sombre palette of monochrome tones to convey the atmosphere of the scene. The heavy shadow looming behind the figure adds a psychological weight to the portrait, suggesting the internal struggles often associated with Meryon during this period of his life. The artist focuses on the interplay between light and dark, creating a sense of volume and depth within the confined space of the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike formal portraiture of the era, this work offers a candid view of the subject. The loose, almost sketch-like quality of the lines demonstrates Flameng's ability to capture a fleeting mood rather than a static likeness. The inclusion of the subject's name and the date at the bottom of the plate provides a clear record of the encounter between these two printmakers. This piece remains a notable example of nineteenth-century portrait etching, reflecting the technical proficiency and observational approach common among artists working in the realist tradition. It serves as a document of the personal connection between Flameng and Meryon, capturing a private moment in the life of a fellow artist.\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\/birds-by-a-rain-barrel-in-the-undergrowth-karl-bodmer\" 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;\"\u003eBirds by a Rain Barrel in the Undergrowth - Karl Bodmer — Karl Bodmer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-old-rag-picker-james-abbott-mcneill-whistler\" 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 Old Rag Picker - James Abbott McNeill Whistler — James McNeill Whistler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Léopold Flameng","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485343715663,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485349777743,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58485349810511,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485349843279,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485349876047,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485349908815,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485349941583,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485349974351,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485350007119,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58485350039887,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58485350072655,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58485350105423,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Charles-Meryon_Poster_CompositorV1_1786361415650.jpg?v=1786839213","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/charles-meryon-leopold-flameng","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}