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.

Charles Emile JACQUE - Jeune Femme au Bain - Young Woman Bathing - Etching - after 1866  - detail
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Young Woman Bathing

JACQUE, Charles

Jeune Femme au Bain (original French title) Etching on laid paper, after 1866.Reference: Beraldi 423. In Rembrandtian tradition, Charles Jacque dra...

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