Charles MERYON (1821 - 1868) - "The Clock Tower". 1852. Original etching. Ref: Delteil, n°28 (vi/viii). Schneiderman, n°23 (vi/x). Signed with the artist's monogram upper right in the subject. Proof of the 6th state out of 10, with the letter and before work on the triangular roof of the high tower, on papier chine appliqué. Published in "L'Artiste" (Tome V, 9th issue) on October 31, 1858. Edition of 600 copies. Margins. 26 x 18.5 cm on copperplate. 29.5 x 24.5 cm per sheet. A/B condition (a few stains and old small restorations in the lightly dusted margins, small remnants of sticker on verso, slight trace of fold visible on verso, rare small marginal foxing).