{"product_id":"rebus-charles-meryon","title":"Rebus - Charles Meryon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare, cryptic etching by Charles Meryon, this 1863 work functions as a visual puzzle, blending symbolic imagery with precise, fine-line technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Meryon is widely recognised for his atmospheric etchings of Paris, yet his oeuvre also contains curious, personal works such as this Rebus. Created in 1863, the print functions as a visual puzzle, reflecting the artist's penchant for cryptic symbolism and wordplay. The composition is contained within a circular frame, featuring a central stone block or monument upon which a figure is depicted washing fabric in a basin. Above the figure, a series of letters (J) are arranged, while the base of the block bears the inscription 'ANNEE'. The surrounding circle is punctuated by Roman numerals, suggesting a temporal or calendrical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeryon's technique here is precise and controlled, characteristic of his disciplined approach to the copper plate. The lines are fine and deliberate, creating a stark contrast against the paper. This work deviates from his more famous architectural views, offering instead a glimpse into the artist's private intellectual pursuits. The inclusion of 'C.M. fecit' and the printer's address at the bottom confirms the print's status as a deliberate, finished edition rather than a mere sketch. The imagery is dense with meaning, inviting the viewer to decode the relationship between the washerwoman, the letters, and the surrounding numerals. It is a rare example of Meryon's interest in the intersection of graphic design and personal allegory, demonstrating his ability to apply his mastery of the etching needle to subjects beyond the urban environment. This print provides a unique perspective on the artist's mental state and his creative process during a period of professional and personal difficulty.\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\/frontispiece-to-la-revue-fantaisiste-rodolphe-bresdin\" 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;\"\u003eFrontispiece to La Revue Fantaisiste - Rodolphe Bresdin — Rodolphe Bresdin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gesprek-bij-een-drinkbak-adrien-joseph-verhoeven-ball\" 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;\"\u003eGesprek bij een drinkbak - Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball — Adrien Joseph Verhoeven-Ball\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles Meryon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443011719503,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443017158991,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58443017191759,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443017224527,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443017257295,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443017290063,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443017322831,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443017355599,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443017388367,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58443017421135,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58443017453903,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58443017486671,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Rebus_Poster_CompositorV1_1786214288934.jpg?v=1786404135","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/rebus-charles-meryon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}