{"product_id":"oceanie-ilots-a-uvea-charles-meryon","title":"Océanie (Îlots à Uvea) - Charles Meryon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Charles Meryon depicting a serene Pacific island scene, based on his experiences as a naval officer in the 1840s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meryon, a French artist primarily recognised for his atmospheric etchings of Paris, produced this work during a period of personal reflection on his earlier naval career. Between 1842 and 1846, Meryon served as an officer in the French Navy, travelling extensively through the Pacific. This etching, Océanie (Îlots à Uvea), draws upon sketches made during his time in the South Pacific, specifically near the island of Uvea, now known as Wallis Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition presents a serene maritime scene. A small, palm-covered islet sits to the right, while a line of figures stands in the shallow water, engaged in fishing. In the distance, a sailing vessel is visible, providing a sense of scale and travel. Meryon employs a delicate, precise line quality, characteristic of his technical mastery of the etching medium. The sky is rendered with subtle hatching, capturing the expansive quality of the Pacific horizon. Unlike his more famous, claustrophobic depictions of Parisian architecture, this work offers a quiet, observational perspective on the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with distant territories and the documentation of colonial exploration. Meryon’s approach remains grounded in observation, avoiding the overly dramatic tropes often associated with exoticism in art of this period. The work demonstrates his ability to translate the vastness of the ocean and the specific topography of the islands into a controlled, monochromatic format. It remains a significant example of his late-career output, where he revisited his formative experiences at sea through the lens of his refined printmaking skills.\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\/verhaal-van-de-jongen-jantje-nr-5-pieter-van-loon\" 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;\"\u003eVerhaal van de jongen Jantje, nr. 5 - Pieter van Loon — Pieter van Loon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/manfred-and-the-alpine-witch-john-martin\" 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;\"\u003eManfred and the Alpine Witch - John Martin — John Martin\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":58443080040783,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443099144527,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443099177295,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443099210063,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443099242831,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443099275599,"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":58443099308367,"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":58443099341135,"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":58443099373903,"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":58443099406671,"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":58443099439439,"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":58443099472207,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oc-anie-lots-Uvea-_Poster_CompositorV1_1786216165175.jpg?v=1786405501","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/oceanie-ilots-a-uvea-charles-meryon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}