Claude Gellée, known as Le Lorrain (1600–1682) Crossing the Ford. 1634. Etching. 164 x 105 [180 x 115 mm]. Robert-Dumesnil 3; Mannocci 12. A very fine print on laid paper, from the 2nd state B (out of 5 according to Mannocci), with the artist’s name slightly scraped away, featuring two short vertical scratches in the sky to the right of the central tree and a small imperfection forming a black comma to its left. On the left in the clouds, very fine curvilinear white lines (ink defects or scratches). Above the animals, a small, skillful repair forming two thin triangular white lines. Small ink spots around the edge of the copper plate. Tiny foxing spots. Slightly oxidized traces of glue in the corners and at the top of the reverse. A small flake of paper at the top center on the reverse. Narrow margins. From the collection of Dr. Julius Hofmann (Lugt 1264). AABM stamp (Lugt 3075).