Claude Gellée, known as Le Lorrain (ca. 1600-1682
)The Abduction of Europa. 1634. Etching. 258 x 197. Robert-Dumesnil 22; Mannocci 14. Beautiful proof on beige laid paper, of the 3rd state (of 6 according to Mannocci), with the scratches at the height of the birds and with the vice mark on the border at the center left, trimmed on the plate cut, carefully washed. Upper left corner restored. Persistent light foxing. On verso, Naudet's initials with the date "1786" in pen and sepia ink (weakened by cleaning). Ex-coll. L. Monod (Lugt not described, mark weakened).
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