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Le Chaos (Chaos)

1863

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

Associated Names

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

Artist, French, 1837 - 1880

The image features a series of curving and intersecting lines forming an intricate abstract composition. Swirling arcs and dynamic strokes create a sense of movement. The dark and light shading suggests a dramatic landscape.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching and drypoint on cream laid paper
Credit Line

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Dimensions

plate: 14.2 x 16.4 cm (5 9/16 x 6 7/16 in.)
sheet: 26.7 x 36.2 cm (10 1/2 x 14 1/4 in.)
Accession Number

2006.92.2
Catalogue Raisonné

IFF (1800), no. 17
Series Title

Les Quatre Éléments (The Four Elements)

This is a rectangular plaque with text. The words on it include "Les Quatre Elements", "Eaux-Fortes", "Jules Jacquemart", "1863", and "Paris Cadart & Chevaucher, Editeurs Rue Richelieu No 56". The plaque has an aged appearance with rough edges and is mounted on a blank background with minimal writing. — Title Page

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart, Cadart & Chevalier

1863

Les Quatre Éléments (The Four Elements)

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

1863

The image shows a human skull and a ceramic jug on a textured surface. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones and dark shadows. In the background, there is dense foliage, creating a contrast with the foreground. The skull and jug are positioned towards the bottom right, while the foliage fills the upper left of the image. — La terre (Earth)

Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart

1863

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Presented by the artist to Armand Queyroy, Paris (1830 - 1893). (Antoine Cahen/Galerie Terrades, Paris); purchased 2006 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1930

IFF (1800)

Watermarks

shield with HP / HALLINES

Wikidata ID

Q76438749

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