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JACQUE, Charles
Etching on chine-collé en thick wove paper. Reference: Guiffrey 205; Béraldi page 188. Lower right sheet corner torn off, in wide margins, well awa...
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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.