Late 19th Century American Victorian Auguste Cot - "The Storm" Framed Aquatint Goupil Print

Up for sale is a Late 19th Century American Victorian Auguste Cot - "The Storm" Framed Aquatint Goupil Print! It measures 16 5/16" by 22 7/8" tall on the outside of the frame. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use. Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This striking late 19th century Victorian aquatint print beautifully captures the atmospheric drama of Pierre-Auguste Cot’s 1880 European Academic masterpiece, The Storm (La Tempête). Utilizing an intricate intaglio process, the print achieves exceptional tonal depth and soft, painterly gradations that perfectly render the ethereal, windswept drapery of the young couple fleeing an impending downpour—a classical romantic narrative heavily tied to famous European literary romances like Daphnis and Chloe and Paul et Virginie. Distinguishing this specific antique edition is the highly collectible Goupil & Cie raised embossed blind stamp seal cleanly struck in the lower corner beside the artist's 1880 matrix signature. As the premier European art publisher and gallery of the era, Goupil utilized this distinctive "G" mark to guarantee elite, gallery-tier production quality for discerning collectors. Housed in its original dark wood frame with a refined inner-edge profile characteristic of late Victorian home decor, this authentic piece serves as a timeless, museum-quality focal point rich with turn-of-the-century character.

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