About this Item
From the Descriptive Page: DOUBLY favored is Havre in the possession of a site as beautiful as it is advantageous. A narrow channel, formed by two long jetties stretching from east to west, lead to the outer harbor: and inside of that are wet docks, capable of accommodating upwards of five hundred ships. The view from the principal pier is surpassingly fine. The vast lake of the Seine, terminating at Quilleb uf, is seen in all its beau- ties to the left; directly opposite, Honfleur, surmounted by the hill of Notre Dame de Grace, is niched in the wooded shore; and on the right, the eye loses itself in the immensity of the ocean. Havre was founded in 1509, by Louis XII., on the site of a fishing-village, being intended as a haven of refuge for the French navy. It was greatly improved by succeeding rulers, and was assisted in its rapid growth by the decay of its rival, Harfleur, whose once busy port is now a meadow. Havre is the Liverpool of France, and next to Marseilles, is the chief commercial emporium of the nation. It is the port of Paris, and thus sustains very intimate relations with the metropolis. It was a saying of the First Napoleon that, "Paris, Rouen and Havre form but one city, of which the Seine is the grand avenue."The artist has given us an animated view of the outer harbor. On the left we see a noble line of On spacious and picturesque warehouses; and both sides are lined with coasters, sailing-vessels and steamers. the jetty, in the left foreground, a number of persons have assembled to witness the departure of one of those floating palaces that ply between Havre and New York. How grandly she towers above the surrounding craft! and yet, even so mighty a sailer as she, may toss helplessly on an angry sea. Bon voyage is the prayerthat follows her from the Old World and that is wafted towards her from the shores of the New; but with what different feelings do we witness a departure and an arrival. In the one case the dangers are ahead; in the other they are overpast. Happily, disasters on the passage are relatively so few, that farewell words can be spoken with cheerfulness and hope.Robert Mols, a native of Antwerp, excels in the treatment of marine and architectural landscapes. In the picture before us, the truth of perspective, the mastery of detail, the effect of atmosphere and sky, and the restless, briny water, combine to produce an agreeable sense of reality. M. Mols is a frequent exhibitor in the Salon, where, in 1874, he received a third, and in 1876 a second class medal. PUBLISHED DATE : 1880s OVERALL SIZE approx 11 x 15 1/4 inches Actual print size: 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 ins - PUBLISHER Gebbie & co. CONDITION: There is visible smudges in the borders otherwise in Very Good Condition and Blank on back. Suitable ageing. As scanned. The image is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail. The print comes with a descriptive page. FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE 1880s Print/Map. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy, etc. It is the original from the antique or vintage atlas or book publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print I have for sale, like many antique vintage prints and maps that you see online, originate from an antique vintage book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Shipped Unmatted.
Seller Inventory # 9936
Contact seller
Report this item
