Ferdinand Chaigneau (1830-1906) was a French painter and etcher associated with the Barbizon School and the École de Cernay. Best known for his peaceful depictions of shepherds and their flocks in the rolling countryside of the Île-de-France, Chaigneau brought the same quiet lyricism to his printmaking practice, for the medium of etching was well suited to this artists delicate touch. He produced atmospheric plates marked by soft drypoint accents, careful hatching, and a painterly sensitivity to light and landscape. His compositions often center on solitary figures or sheep within vast, open fields, rendered with restraint and tonal subtlety. Though his printed oeuvre is relatively limited, Chaigneau’s etchings are admired for their technical finesse and their ability to distill the poetic stillness of rural life.
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Etching and false biting on laid paper.Reference: BN-IFF mentions that it is missing from the collection, volume IV, page 217.First impression of t...
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