Charles Meryon's etching depicts Chevrier's Cold Bath Establishment in Paris, a commercial bathing facility that served the city's residents in the 19th century. The work exemplifies Meryon's meticulous technique and his fascination with urban architecture, rendered through precise linework characteristic of his accomplished printmaking practice. The composition captures both the building's structural details and the street life surrounding this public institution, reflecting Meryon's interest in documenting modern Parisian commerce and daily activity.