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View of the Harbor of St Pierre, Newfoundland – Early French Coastal Engraving
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View of the Harbor of St Pierre, Newfoundland – Early French Coastal Engraving
This evocative 18th-century engraving depicts the harbor of Saint-Pierre, near Newfoundland, presented under the French title “Vue de la Rade de l’Isle de St Pierre proche de Terre neuve.” The scene captures a moment of coastal life in one of France’s most important North Atlantic outposts, long associated with fishing, maritime trade, and colonial rivalry between European powers in the New World.
The composition is rich in narrative detail. In the foreground, fishermen and workers are shown hauling nets, preparing boats, and handling barrels, emphasizing the economic lifeblood of the settlement. To the right, wooden structures on stilts extend over the water, likely fish-drying platforms or storehouses, while small vessels navigate the calm harbor beyond. On the left, modest shoreline buildings and fencing suggest a fragile but established colonial presence, framed by rugged terrain and sparse vegetation typical of the Newfoundland coast.
Executed in fine copper engraving, the print reflects the French tradition of topographical and documentary views produced for travel accounts and geographic publications during the Enlightenment period. Such images served both as visual records and as instruments of imperial knowledge, illustrating distant territories for European audiences who would never see them firsthand. The engraving balances documentary accuracy with a carefully structured landscape, guiding the eye from the busy shoreline to the open sea and distant horizon.
This work is particularly appealing to collectors of early Americana, maritime history, and colonial views of North America. It also holds strong decorative appeal, with its wide panoramic format and subtle tonal gradations making it well suited for interior display, especially in coastal, classic, or scholarly settings.
Condition report:
Fair condition overall. Even age-related toning throughout. Original vertical folds visible, as issued. Some creasing and light edge wear, with small marginal losses and soft corners consistent with age. Plate mark visible.
Framing tips:
This engraving benefits from a wide mat in warm off-white or light grey, paired with a natural oak, walnut, or black frame. A horizontal format frame with museum glass will enhance the fine engraved detail while preserving the historic character of the sheet.
Technique: Copper engraving
Maker: French school, France, 18th century
- Dimensions:Height: 9.93 in (25.2 cm)Width: 15.83 in (40.2 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1760-1769
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1760
- Condition:Fair condition overall. Even age-related toning throughout. Original vertical folds visible, as issued. Some creasing and light edge wear, with small marginal losses and soft corners consistent with age. Plate mark visible.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-14129-361stDibs: LU3054347986432
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