11504 Nicolas Ozanne (1728–1811) – Ship Construction and Maneuvering – Engraving (1764)
"1. Le Tracé des Gabaris. 2. manoeuvre pour monter l’étambot. 3. manoeuvre pour monter les Varangues." This engraving illustrates the technical processes involved in eighteenth-century naval architecture. The composition depicts a bustling shipyard where figures are engaged in the precise maneuvers of lifting and positioning the sternpost and floor timbers of a large wooden vessel. The background features a serene coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a medieval-style fortification, and a masted ship anchored in the distance under an expansive, clouded sky. This work was published in Paris as part of a series documenting French maritime engineering and dockyard operations. The plate serves as a significant historical record of the specialized labor and structural components required to maintain the French navy during the Enlightenment.
Nicolas Ozanne was a distinguished French naval engineer, artist, and cartographer who served as the official designer to the Navy under King Louis XV. Born into a family of artists in Brest, he combined his profound technical knowledge of ship construction with exceptional draftsmanship to produce some of the most accurate maritime illustrations of his time. His work was instrumental in the education of naval officers and was highly regarded for its precision in depicting rigging, hull design, and dockyard operations. Ozanne's engravings were frequently used in official naval publications and atlases, serving as both scientific documents and artistic celebrations of French maritime power. His legacy is defined by his contribution to the development of naval architecture and his detailed visual recording of the golden age of sail.
Artist or Maker: Nicolas Ozanne.
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 25 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1764.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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