“The Clock Tower, Paris” by Charles Meryon (1852) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of Art Institute of Chicago.

The Clock Tower, Paris

The Clock Tower, Paris

TitleThe Clock Tower, Paris
ArtistCharles Meryon French, 1821-1868
Date1852 19th century
MediumEtching and engraving on verdâtre (greenish) laid paper
Classificationetching
OriginFrance France
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineClarence Buckingham Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“The Clock Tower, Paris” is a work by Charles Meryon French, 1821-1868, dated 1852. It is executed in etching and engraving on verdâtre (greenish) laid paper and classified as etching. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-06