Sheep at the Watering Place (Abreuvoir aux moutons)

1888

Charles Émile Jacque

Associated Names
Charles Émile Jacque

Artist, French, 1813 - 1894

The image is an etching of a pastoral scene with a flock of sheep close to the viewer. The horizon is in the distance with detailed trees and leaves. The etching shows fine linework and delicate strokes for texture. The sepia-toned color palette gives a warm feel. The sheep are near water with a shepherd observing. The composition is balanced by leafy trees framing the scene and leading to the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on imitation vellum paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 41.1 x 53.4 cm (16 3/16 x 21 in.)
    sheet: 43 x 55.4 cm (16 15/16 x 21 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1986.41.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Beraldi, no. 470

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1885

  • Beraldi, Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris, 1885-1892: Henri. Les graveurs du XIXe siecle, guide de l'amateur d'estampes modernes. 12 vols. Paris: Librairie L. Conquet, 1885-1892.

1930

  • IFF (1800), no. 363, unknown state

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Ch. Jacque -1888; lower right in graphite: Ch.Jacque

Wikidata ID

Q74073816

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