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Le Ministère de la Marine (The Ministry of the Navy), 1865. Creator: Charles Meryon
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Le Ministère de la Marine (The Ministry of the Navy), 1865. Creator: Charles Meryon
Le Ministere de la Marine (The Ministry of the Navy), 1865. The French Admiralty building is shown under attack from bizarre mythological forces seen flying across the sky above the Place de la Concorde. The crowd below is thrown into disarray as Roman charioteers, whales and whaleboats, a waka with sails, an anchor, serpents, cowboys and horses with fishtails prepare for landing
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Le Ministère de la Marine - A Fantastical Assault on Reality
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In this striking black and white print by French artist Charles Meryon (1821-1865), the Ministry of the Navy building in Paris' Place de la Concorde is beset by a fantastical array of mythological forces. As chaos erupts below, Roman charioteers, whales, whaleboats, a waka with sails, an anchor, serpents, cowboys on horseback (with fishtails!), and other bizarre creatures prepare to land amidst the disarrayed crowd.
Meryon's etching masterfully captures the drama of this surreal scene. The Admiralty building stands firm against the onslaught from above, its imposing facade a testament to French naval power during the 19th century. Meanwhile, mythological beasts and figures swoop down from an apocalyptic sky, as if summoned by some ancient prophecy.
This remarkable print not only showcases Meryon's technical skill but also his imagination and wit in blending historical accuracy with fantastical elements. "Le Ministère de la Marine" is a testament to the power of art to challenge our perceptions and spark the imagination.
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