Mythological Etching "The Storm" by Amédée Varin After Pierre Auguste Cot

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Mythological Etching "The Storm" by Amédée Varin After Pierre Auguste Cot – Neoclassical Engraving – Gilded Wooden Frame – 1882

Magnificent neoclassical etching titled The Storm, created by renowned engraver Amédée Varin, after the original painting by Pierre Auguste Cot. This piece was produced in 1882, engraved by Amédée and Eugène Varin, and printed and published by Goupil & Cie.

Details:

Title: The Storm (Daphnis and Chloe)

Artist: After Pierre Auguste Cot

Engravers: Amédée Varin and Eugène Varin

Date: 1882

Frame Dimensions: 18" W x 23" H

Visible Print Dimensions: 9" W x 14" H

Frame: Gilded wooden frame with some scuffs and distressing along the edges

Condition: The etching itself is in very good condition, with highly contrasted lines that showcase exceptional quality of execution. The frame has some visible wear, which is consistent with its age. The print is matted and well-preserved.

The original painting of The Storm is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, adding to the historical and artistic value of the piece.

About the Engravers: Amédée Varin was part of a distinguished family of engravers, with all of his siblings also becoming prominent in the field. In 1847, he began engraving paintings from the famous Gallery Goupil, where his skill quickly developed into the "style Varin," a unique technique that set him apart. He received several medals for his work, and the Musée d'Orbigny Bernon in La Rochelle, France, currently holds over 20 of his engravings.

Perfect for collectors of neoclassical or mythological art, this highly detailed and elegant etching is a fine example of 19th-century engraving.

Please refer to the photos for additional details and condition, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
Mythological Etching "The Storm" by Amédée Varin After Pierre Auguste Cot – Neoclassical Engraving – Gilded Wooden Frame – 1882

Magnificent neoclassical etching titled The Storm, created by renowned engraver Amédée Varin, after the original painting by Pierre Auguste Cot. This piece was produced in 1882, engraved by Amédée and Eugène Varin, and printed and published by Goupil & Cie.

Details:

Title: The Storm (Daphnis and Chloe)

Artist: After Pierre Auguste Cot

Engravers: Amédée Varin and Eugène Varin

Date: 1882

Frame Dimensions: 18" W x 23" H

Visible Print Dimensions: 9" W x 14" H

Frame: Gilded wooden frame with some scuffs and distressing along the edges

Condition: The etching itself is in very good condition, with highly contrasted lines that showcase exceptional quality of execution. The frame has some visible wear, which is consistent with its age. The print is matted and well-preserved.

The original painting of The Storm is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, adding to the historical and artistic value of the piece.

About the Engravers: Amédée Varin was part of a distinguished family of engravers, with all of his siblings also becoming prominent in the field. In 1847, he began engraving paintings from the famous Gallery Goupil, where his skill quickly developed into the "style Varin," a unique technique that set him apart. He received several medals for his work, and the Musée d'Orbigny Bernon in La Rochelle, France, currently holds over 20 of his engravings.

Perfect for collectors of neoclassical or mythological art, this highly detailed and elegant etching is a fine example of 19th-century engraving.

Please refer to the photos for additional details and condition, and feel free to reach out with any questions!