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Peasant's House

1845

Charles Jacque

Associated Names

Charles Émile Jacque

Artist, French, 1813 - 1894

The image shows a rustic scene with a thatched roof cottage, a pig, two children, chickens, a cart, trees, and distant buildings. The viewpoint is slightly elevated, with the horizon above center. The sky has subtle clouds and flying birds. The artwork features intricate line work to depict textures and a monochromatic color scheme for depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

etching
Credit Line

Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968)
Dimensions

sheet: 26.9 × 38.3 cm (10 9/16 × 15 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

2015.143.143

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1866

Guiffrey, Jules. L'œuvre de Ch. Jacque: catalogue de ses eaux-fortes et pointes sèches. Paris, 1866, no. 78, ii/ii

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