Charles Meryon Reinier Nooms

Charles Meryon Reinier Nooms was a graphic artist active primarily in the mid-nineteenth century, documented specifically between 1849 and 1866. His surviving artistic output is concentrated in the medium of prints and etchings, reflecting a precise, draughtsman-like approach to architectural subjects.

The subject matter of the documented works focuses heavily on historic Parisian landmarks, most notably the Louvre complex. Prints represented in collections include the unique impression Le Pavillion de Mlle. et une partie du Louvre, alongside multiple examples of L'ancien Louvre d'après une peinture de Zeeman, 1651. The explicit titling of the latter piece, derived from a 1651 painting by Zeeman, demonstrates the artist’s engagement with historical sources and the translation of existing Charles Meryon Reinier Nooms paintings or pictorial references into the detailed medium of etching.

Six of these prints are currently represented in major institutional collections, confirming the historical significance of the artist’s work. The National Gallery of Art holds examples of Charles Meryon Reinier Nooms prints, establishing the artist’s inclusion in prominent American public collections. Because of their age, the majority of these images are considered public domain, and often circulate as high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research and study.