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Puits dans la Cour de Ferme
JACQUE, Charles
Etching printed over an additional tone plate on wove paper. References: Guiffrey 73; BN-IFF 136. Corners torn off, and with a few tears in the sh...
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Charles JACQUE
A member of the Barbizon School, Charles Jacque (1813–1894) realized his unique artistic language through printmaking, becoming one of the foremost practitioners of the 19th-century etching revival in France. In his prints, Jacque conveys a deep respect for the labor and dignity of rural people in compositions rich with texture and detail, all rendered with remarkable warmth and clarity. His work made a meaningful contribution to the elevation of rustic subjects within the French art canon and continues to resonate today for its unpretentious humanity and craftsmanship.