Artist: Claude Lorrain (c. 1600 - 1682) was a famous French painter, who lived and worked in Italy.
Engraver: Richard Earlom (1743 – 1822) was an English mezzotinter.
Title (as is in the descriptive catalog): [Vol.II]. No.130. A view of the Sea, with the effect of the Sun. Claude himself is seen drawing on the Shore. (1777 ed.). No.130. The Artist seated on the Seashore, drawing from the surrounding scenery. A fine breezy morning. (1819 ed.).
The Possessors of the Drawings: From the Original Drawing, in the Collection of the Duke of Devonshire.
Signed, Numbered, and Dated in the plate in italic: Claude le Lorrain delint. E. Earlom fecit. No. 130. 1776. Note in pencil on reverse: Coast Scene with Artist Drawing. 1653.
Dimensions: Image 8 1/4" x 10 1/4". Sheet 11" x 17".
Publisher: Published Jan-y. 1st. 1776 by John Boydell engraver in Cheapside. More about John Boydell in our blog "The Enlightenment man". More about Boydell's Shakespeare Gallery in our blog Shakespeare Gallery.
Date: 1776.
Materials and Techniques: Etching with mezzotint on wove paper watermarked J. Whatman, 1808.
Condition: Creases of paper. Old stains. Foxings. Binding pinholes. A detailed condition report is available on demand.
Part of: Liber Veritatis. Vol. II. London, 1777 - 1819.
Museums and Libraries: Five Colleges and Historic Deerfield Museum Consortium. No. SC 1953.91.130.
Note: More about Liber Veritatis by Claude Lorrain in our blog Claude Lorrain. Liber Veritatis.