Late 20th Century Antoine Roux Maritime Print French 74 Mont Blanc Marseille Ship 1803 Framed

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This is a stunning framed maritime print after the original 1803 watercolor by Ange-Joseph Antoine Roux (Antoine Roux the Elder). … Read more This is a stunning framed maritime print after the original 1803 watercolor by Ange-Joseph Antoine Roux (Antoine Roux the Elder). The scene depicts the French 74-gun ship of the line, the Mont Blanc, along with other sailing vessels navigating the waters off the coast of Marseille. Roux was celebrated for his "ship portraits," which were commissioned by captains and ship owners for their extreme technical precision.

The artwork features the artist's signature and inscription in the lower right: "Ant. Roux à Marseille 1803." The print captures the soft, atmospheric sky and the formulaic wave patterns characteristic of Roux’s early period. The piece is housed in a classic wooden frame with a neutral mat.

Origin: Marseille, France

Artist: Ange-Joseph Antoine Roux (1765–1835)

Age: 20th Century vintage reproduction of 1803 original.

Material: Color lithograph on paper, wood frame, glass.

Reference:
Book Title: The Artful Roux: Marine Painters of Marseille
Author: Philip Chadwick Foster Smith
Page Number: Catalog entries regarding 1803 Marseille compositions
Publisher: Peabody Museum of Salem (1978)

Item dimensions: 26 7/8" tall × 37.5" wide × 0.5" deep
Weight of item: 10 lb 3 oz See less