Cephalus and Procris — after Claude Lorrain, Etched by R. S. Chattock (1876)

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This fine 19th-century etching titled Cephalus and Procris is a masterful reproduction by British etcher Richard Samuel Chattock (1825–1906), after … Read more This fine 19th-century etching titled Cephalus and Procris is a masterful reproduction by British etcher Richard Samuel Chattock (1825–1906), after an original composition by the renowned French Baroque landscape artist Claude Lorrain (c.1600–1682). Executed in 1876, this antique copper plate etching on wove paper depicts the tragic mythological tale from Ovid’s Metamorphoses, where Cephalus, mistaking a noise in the forest for a wild animal, inadvertently kills his beloved Procris.

Rendered with meticulous detail, the etching captures the atmospheric landscape and emotional tension characteristic of Claude’s style—lush trees, deep shadows, and radiant light illuminating the scene in the distance. The figures are delicately modeled, creating a sense of narrative drama and classical elegance.

The plate is signed “Claude” lower left and “R.S. Chattock” lower right.

Condition: Good. Strong impression with rich blacks and fine lines. Minimal age toning.
Medium: Antique copper plate etching on wove paper
Date: 1876
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Provenance: After Claude Lorrain, etched by Richard Samuel Chattock See less