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Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Elder
Celestial Music - Etching by C.N. Cochin the Elder - Early 18th Century

Early 18th Century

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About the Item

Celestial Music is an original black and white etching on cream-colored paper, realized by Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Elder (1688-1754), the well-known engraver of artworks by Chardin, Watteau, Nicolas Lancret, and active for the Cabinet du Roi. A superb original print representing an angel playing the violin surrounded by little angels on clouds in the sky. The angel is playing amazing celestial music. With strong blacks and a delicate hatching, this is an artwork by a French old master that demonstrates the full mastery of the technique. With inscriptions concerning the author on plate, on the lower margin under the engraved image, " C. N. C. Sc. ". In very good conditions, except for light foxing on the margins, some minor stains on the margins, and a little fold of the paper on the higher right corner of the sheet.
  • Creator:
    Charles-Nicolas Cochin the Elder
  • Creation Year:
    Early 18th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.04 in (12.8 cm)Width: 7.76 in (19.7 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
    1700-1709
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1034361stDibs: LU650310830732

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