Gezicht op de haven te Caudebec bij de monding van de rivier de Seine 1745 - 1775

Jean-François Daumont created this print of the harbor at Caudebec, near the mouth of the Seine. Note the arrangement of the scene: The composition balances the large sailing vessel on the left with the architectural structures on the right. Between these, a sequence of smaller boats leads the eye into the scene and toward the horizon. Daumont uses a limited color palette, mainly blues, pinks, and browns, to unify the image. The textures vary from the rough waves to the detailed rendering of people, boats, and buildings. The artist's choice of perspective flattens the space, which gives us a detailed cross-section of harbor activity. The print functions as both a visual record and a constructed image, typical of topographical art of the period. The harbor is not just a place, but also a symbol of trade, travel, and cultural exchange, reflecting the growing interest in representing and understanding the world.