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painting of a view of a city from a high point of view
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €300 - €400
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France Martens, Frédéric Panorama of Le Havre-de-Grace seen from the Ingouville coast. Colour aquatint etching. (Paris, Rittner & Goupil, c. 1840.) 21.3 x 91.2 cm (30.5 x 96.1 cm). With an old central fold. Frédéric Martens’s aquatint ‘Panorama du Havre-de-Grace pris de la côte d’Ingouville’ depicts a striking panoramic view of the port of Le Havre, seen from the elevated coast of Ingouville. The panorama captures the vast harbour, the city of Le Havre and the activity on the water – including numerous ships, the choppy sea and the towering cityscape. The perspective from the coast highlights the important seaport and the connection between the city and the sea. The aquatint technique produces rich, painterly tones and a nuanced depiction of light, atmosphere and architectural details. Frédéric Martens (1806–1885) was a prominent veduta and panorama artist, renowned for his finely detailed cityscapes. The prints were published by Rittner & Goupil. The aquatint technique is characteristic of Martens’ work – it allows for delicate gradations and detailed views that are both documentary and atmospheric. - Slightly browned with a few water stains and two small tears in the white margin. Rare as a coloured print. France. – The aquatint ‘Panorama du Havre-de-Grace pris de la côte d’Ingouville’ by Frédéric Martens depicts an impressive panoramic view of the port of Le Havre, seen from the elevated coast of Ingouville. The panorama captures the expansive harbour, the city of Le Havre, and the activity on the water—including numerous ships, the turbulent sea, and the towering cityscape. The perspective from the coast highlights the importance of the seaport and the connection between the city and the sea. The aquatint technique produces rich, painterly tones and a nuanced depiction of light, atmosphere and architectural details. Frédéric Martens (1806–1885) was a leading veduta and panorama artist, renowned for his exquisitely crafted cityscapes. The prints were published by Rittner & Goupil. Aquatint is characteristic of Martens’ work—it allows for delicate gradations and detailed views that are both documentary and atmospheric. – Slightly browned with a few water stains and two small tears in the white margin. Rare as a coloured view. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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