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Charles Meryon and Jean-Francois Millet: Etchings of Urban and Rural 19Th-Century France
Charles Meryon and JeanFrancois Millet Etchings of Urban and Rural 19ThCentury France Author:William U. Eiland, S. William Pelletier In their images of mid-19th century France, Meryon and Millet looked to the pre-industrial sections of Paris and its environs for inspiration. The featured works by Meryon draw heavily from scenes of French city life of the period and offer architectural perspectives of Parisian landmarks, while Millet's prints are primarily rural in nature, ins... more »pired by his upbringing in the country. The publication includes a description of the etching process, reflections on Paris during the artists' lives, a catalogue of the exhibition, and analyses of several featured works.« less