Marine. Goupil & Co's early drawing Books.
Containing studies for the various styles of the art, landscapes, figures, animals, flowers, ornaments, etc. etc.
Paris, New York & London, Goupil et Cie, [1851].
Charles Mozin (1806-1862) first painted historical paintings and battle scenes of the French Revolution before devoting himself to the landscape of the Normandy coast, specifically the town of Trouville-sur-Mer. This series of lithographs depict boats in and out the water and charming scenes of everyday activities of seafarers and fishermen.
First edition, series 1, issues 1-6; oblong 4to (21 x 30.5 cm); 36 lithographs in colour by Charles Mozin, six in each part, margins slightly browned, very minor foxing; original printed green wrappers with thread ties, some wear, small tear to part VI, in a green cloth clamshell box, spine with gilt title, an excellent set.
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