A. MOREL FATIO (*1810), Harbour view with sailing... Lot 447

A. MOREL FATIO (*1810), Harbour view with sailing ships, Lithography Antoine Léon Morel Fatio (1810 Rouen - 1871 Paris): "Petit Cabotage" harbour view with sailing ships, 19th century, Lithography Technique: Lithography on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "L. Morel-Fatio". Lower middle inscribed in the printing plate: "Petit Cabotage.". Upper right numbered in the printing plate: "Pl. 20". Date: 19th century Description: The graphic shows a harbour view with several sailing ships in the foreground. These rest in front of an urban skyline characterised by buildings and spires. The ships are depicted in detail, with visible rigging and reflections on the water, giving an impression of standing water. The work offers an insight into maritime culture and architecture, captured through minute strokes. Keywords: Graphic; harbour; sailing ships; rigging; city skyline; buildings; spires; maritime culture; architecture; linework; ship design; cityscape, 19th century, Romanticism, Fishing, France, Size: Paper: 29,9 cm x 39,8 cm (11,8 x 15,7 in), Plate: 23,8 cm x 33,0 cm (9,4 x 13 in), Depiction: 19,3 cm x 29,5 cm (7,6 x 11,6 in)