Elegant original engraving signed by Victor Valéry, depicting La Cour d’Albane in Rouen, one of the most evocative sites of Norman heritage. Under his gaze as an engraver, the half-timbered facades and Gothic arcades of the courtyard come alive with a golden light, while the autumn foliage seems to hold the memory of centuries past. A delicate and charming work, where architectural precision blends with the poetry of a secret garden. The artist: Victor Valéry (Lochelongue, 1870-1930), born in Saint-Maurice (Seine), was a student of the engraver Eugène Charrot. He exhibited as early as 1906 at the Salon des Artistes Français, where his copper etchings were noted for their finesse and attention to detail. Initially an advocate of black and white (signing as "V.I.I."), he quickly turned to polychrome engraving, adopting the abbreviated signature "Victor Valéry," now sought after by collectors. His work focuses on views of Paris and Normandy, imbued with sweetness and light. Characteristics of the work Title: La Cour d’Albane à Rouen (handwritten inscription at the bottom left) Artist: Victor Valéry (Lochelongue, 1870-1930) Technique: Copper etching, finely enhanced by hand with watercolor Signature: Victor Valéry, in the bottom right in pencil Total dimensions: 35.5 × 31 cm (13.97 × 12.20 in) Framing: Old glass, gilded period frame with original mat State: generally good condition, some signs of time on the frame Label on the back: Atelier F. Gervais, framer in Meaux A romantic evocation of Rouen This engraving captures the soul of Rouen, between medieval memory and 19th-century bourgeois charm. A work of character, perfect for embellishing a classic interior or a library of French art lovers. Type: Engraving Theme: Landscape.