MOZIN, Charles. - Lot 47

MOZIN, Charles. Marine. Goupil & Co's early drawing Books. Containing studies for the various styles of the art, landscapes, figures, animals, flowers, ornaments, etc. etc. New York, Paris & London, Goupil et Cie, (ca 1850-1851). In-4 oblong (21 x 30 cm), 6 fascicles of 6 plates each in printed blue delivery covers (covers worn). First series, in six parts. A good copy of this very rare marine suite by Charles Mozin. No copy at WorldCat. Complete with 36 lithographed plates in black and colored at the time, depicting various picturesque scenes of life at sea and on the seashore, evoking the daily lives of sailors and fishermen. Charles Mozin (1806-1862) was a French painter and lithographer, known for his seascapes and scenes of coastal life capturing the maritime atmosphere of the 19th century. He is particularly associated with the town of Trouville, which he depicted extensively in his work.