{"product_id":"the-romancer-charles-nicolas-cochin","title":"The Romancer - Charles-Nicolas Cochin","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century etching by Charles-Nicolas Cochin, depicting a romantic garden scene inspired by the work of Antoine Watteau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching, titled The Romancer, demonstrates the technical precision of Charles-Nicolas Cochin, a prominent French engraver of the eighteenth century. The composition is based on a painting by Antoine Watteau, reflecting the period's fascination with theatricality and amorous intrigue. The scene depicts a young woman holding a guitar, seated in a garden setting, while a suitor kneels before her. Their interaction is observed by onlookers emerging from the shadows, adding a layer of voyeuristic tension to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCochin employs fine, controlled lines to render the textures of the figures' clothing and the surrounding foliage. The use of cross-hatching creates depth and volume, typical of the high-quality reproductive prints produced in Paris during this era. The inclusion of a small spaniel at the feet of the suitor and scattered roses provides a sense of domestic intimacy, contrasting with the public nature of the garden. The text at the bottom of the print offers a poetic commentary on the scene, a common feature in eighteenth-century French prints that aimed to engage the viewer in the moral or social implications of the depicted action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of the burin, Cochin captures the light and shadow with clarity. The work is a fine example of the Rococo style, which prioritised grace, wit, and the depiction of leisure. The print was originally sold by Gersaint, a well-known Parisian art dealer, indicating its status as a desirable object for collectors of the time. This museum-grade print preserves the delicate tonal variations of the original copperplate, allowing for a clear view of the artist's draftsmanship and the narrative complexity inherent in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apotheosis-of-hercules-giovanni-domenico-tiepolo\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eApotheosis of Hercules - Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo — Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-a-woman-said-to-be-madame-charles-simon-favart-francois-hubert-drouais\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of a Woman, Said to be Madame Charles Simon Favart - François Hubert Drouais — François-Hubert Drouais\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Charles-Nicolas Cochin","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795047321935,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795141890383,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58795141923151,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795141955919,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795141988687,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795142021455,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795142054223,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795142086991,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795142119759,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58795142152527,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58795142185295,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58795142218063,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Romancer_Poster_CompositorV1_1789551436451.jpg?v=1789552953","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-romancer-charles-nicolas-cochin","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}