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Claude Lorrain original etching "Le Passage du Gue" The Ford
Claude Lorrain original etching "Le Passage du Gue" The Ford


 
$700.00


Item Code: 5711

Description
 
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.