Le StrygeCharles Meryon · 1853

  • Art movementRealism
  • Creation date1853
  • Dimensions17.0 x 14.0 cm
  • MuseumHarvard Art Museums

Charles Meryon (1821 – 1868)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Le Stryge
  • Artist: Charles Meryon
  • Year: 1853
  • Original dimensions: 17.0 x 14.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Harvard Art Museums
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Main color: Gray
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

How is "Le Stryge" by Charles Meryon proportioned, and how big is it?

"Le Stryge" by Charles Meryon is a portrait composition measuring 17 x 14 cm in the original.

How light is "Le Stryge" overall?

Overall, "Le Stryge" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Where is "Le Stryge" by Charles Meryon on display today?

The original "Le Stryge" by Charles Meryon is held at the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, United States of America. A reproduction allows the work to be displayed at home.

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