Eugène André Champollion, “Neptune and Amymone”, c. 1896, after Boucher

Eugène André Champollion (1848–1901)

“Neptune and Amymone”, c. 1896, after the painting by François Boucher (1703–1770) in the Palais de Trianon (as inscribed in the plate), printed and published in Paris by Albert Quantin (1850–1930).

Although the IFF does not describe this print by Champollion, the date that I have attributed to it is based on two other etchings by Champollion after Boucher, “Le Nid” (IFF 67) and “La Guirlande” (IFF 68), that were both executed in 1896 (see Jean Adhémar 1949, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: CABANE–CICÉRI”, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Département des Estampes, vol. 4, p. 276: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5510949t/f298).

Etching on fine laid paper with wide margins as published.

Size: (sheet) 45 x 31 cm; (platemark); 31.5 x 23.9 cm; (image borderline) 25.8 x 19.5 cm.

Lettered in plate below the image borderline: (left) E. Champollion d’après Boucher”; (centre) “NEPTUNE ET AMYMONE”; (right) “A. Quantin. Imp. Edit.”

Condition: a strong and near faultless impression with generous margins. The sheet is in an almost pristine condition with no tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.

Price & Shipping: AU$226 (approx. US$147.73/ €127.49/ £112.30), including worldwide express shipping. Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

If you're interested in purchasing this finely crafted and rare etching, which depicts Neptune with his trident raised—and notably features a cupid somewhat awkwardly balanced upon it! —scaring away a satyr attempting to seduce the beautiful Amymone, please contact me at oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I will gladly provide a secure and convenient PayPal invoice for your purchase.