Verschillende schetsen over het schippersleven

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collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

**Verschillende schetsen over schippersleven** by Charles Louis Mozin captures the everyday rhythms of maritime life through a series of lively sketches. Created between 9 and 1840, this work reflects the French artist's fascination with coastal scenes, particularly around Honleur, where he often bustling harbors, hardworking boatmen, and the sea's enduring allure. a Romantic-era lithographer, Mozin brought a sense of spontaneity and realism to his portrayals of "schipleven"—the lives of skippers and sailors—evoking the era's growing appreciation for ordinary folk amid nature's grandeur. Prin...

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Charles Louis Mozin · 1806–1862

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