Gezicht op Harfleur 1845

"Gezicht op Harfleur" is a lithograph created by Charles Marville in 1845. This detailed depiction of the French town of Harfleur, features the iconic spire of the Church of Saint Martin, and showcases the characteristic architecture of the time. This piece, which now resides in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the daily life of a bustling port city in the mid-19th century. Marville, a well-known photographer and lithographer, captured the essence of the urban landscape through his meticulous rendering of details, offering a historical snapshot of a town rich in history.