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In the foreground, a figure on horseback travels along a path, providing a sense of scale against the stone fortifications. The artist employs varied line weights to distinguish between the textures of the rocky shoreline, the foliage of the trees, and the smooth surface of the water. The sky, rendered with delicate cross-hatching, creates a soft atmospheric effect that is characteristic of the printmaking techniques of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzanne often worked from the designs of others, and this piece reflects the influence of contemporary marine painters. The inclusion of the inscription at the base, noting the publisher and the location, aligns with the standard practices for eighteenth-century print production. The work serves as a record of the coastal geography of Calais, capturing the intersection of human infrastructure and the maritime environment. Through her careful handling of the copper plate, Ozanne achieves a clarity that allows the viewer to observe the specific details of the port architecture and the surrounding topography. This print is a representative example of the topographical art produced in France during the mid-eighteenth century, offering a glimpse into the aesthetic priorities of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vignette-with-putti-covering-a-sleeping-putto-jacques-philippe-le-bas\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eVignette with Putti Covering a Sleeping Putto - Jacques-Philippe Le Bas — Jacques-Philippe Le Bas\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Marie-Jeanne Ozanne","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58741999337807,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58742049145167,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58742049177935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58742049210703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58742049243471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58742049276239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58742049309007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58742049341775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58742049374543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58742049407311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58742049440079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58742049472847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-a-Part-of-the-Town-and-Port-of-Calais_Poster_CompositorV1_1789067349209.jpg?v=1789067475","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/view-of-a-part-of-the-town-and-port-of-calais-marie-jeanne-ozanne","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}