Charles Meryon's etching "An Old House at Bourges" depicts a picturesque medieval structure with intricate architectural details rendered through his characteristically precise and atmospheric technique. The work exemplifies Meryon's mastery of the etching medium, capturing the textures of aged stonework and the play of light and shadow across the building's facade. This print reflects the 19th century Romantic interest in preserving the visual memory of historic European architecture threatened by modernization.