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Harbor before Fortified Town

The Art Institute of Chicago | CC0 1.0

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Date

1760-1850

Artist

Possibly by William Marlow (1740-1813)

Collection

Art Institute of Chicago

Image Link

https://www.artic.edu/artworks/114329

Image Licence

CC0 1.0

Image Credit

The Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Old Port of Marseille, Marseille, France

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Boats
Forts
Seascapes
Ships

Category

Landscapes & Seascapes

TWW Comment

The natural harbour on the French coast has been home to a trading post since around 600 BC. Fort Saint-Jean, which dominates this vista, was built in 1660. On the water to the right of the image you can see a dredge boat, which was powered by large treadmills.

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