Claude Lorrain original etching "Le Passage du Gue" The Ford
Medium: original etching. One of just a few night scenes composed by Claude Gellée (better known as Claude Lorain), this etching was executed in 1634. The impression offered here is printed on wove paper; this is the final state and the date of printing is unknown. The sheet measures 4 1/8 x 6 3/4 inches (105 x 173 mm). Not signed.
Condition: the margins are trimmed, the etching has been mounted by a previous owner at the four corners onto a support sheet, and there are some areas of discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 1
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by G.H. Every for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 2
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Thomas Lupton for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing, skinning and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 4
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by John Bromley for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 6
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Henry Dawe for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 10
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Thomas Lupton for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 12
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by G.H. Phillips for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 13
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Thomas Lupton for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 14
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Thomas Lupton for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 15
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by G.H. Every for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 17
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by Henry Dawe for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.
Beauties of Claude Lorrain mezzotint Plate 20
Medium: etching, engraving and mezzotint (after Claude Lorrain). This lovely impression on wove paper was engraved by W. Say for the "Beauties of Claude Lorraine" portfolio. The inscription states that this work was published in London in 1825 by W.B. Cooke. The plate size is approximately 8 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches and the sheet is 10 3/4 x 16 inches. Not signed.
Condition: there is foxing and discoloration to the paper.