Zicht op de haven van Cherbourg 1855 - 1859

"Zicht op de haven van Cherbourg" (View of the Port of Cherbourg), a lithograph by Louis Lebreton created between 1855-1859, depicts the bustling harbor of Cherbourg, France. Lebreton, known for his detailed and realistic depictions of urban landscapes, captures the activity of the port, with numerous ships and boats docked along the pier. The scene is rendered in a subtle gray-scale palette, highlighting the architectural details of the surrounding buildings and the ships' masts against the distant horizon. The work reflects Lebreton's interest in portraying the industrial and commercial life of 19th-century France.