Eugène Delâtre

French, 1864 - 1938

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This is a drawing of a covered wagon pulled by two donkeys in a street setting. The scene shows the wagon with a large arched canopy. The donkeys are harnessed to the wagon, and there is a blanket covering the seating area. The environment includes buildings, a street lamp, and a small dog in the foreground. The linework is precise, creating a realistic depiction of this historical mode of transportation.
Arthur William Heintzelman, Eugène Delâtre, Chicago Society of Etchers, A Donkey Cart in Montmarte, 1923, etching in black on laid paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1222

A Donkey Cart in Montmarte

Arthur William Heintzelman, Eugène Delâtre, Chicago Society of Etchers · 1923 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1222
This is a drawing of a covered cart being pulled by a donkey on a cobblestone road. The cart has a draped cover over its frame, with an animal, possibly a dog, at the rear. In the background are building facades, giving context to the street setting. The artist has used detailed line work and shading to bring the scene to life.
Arthur William Heintzelman, Eugène Delâtre, Chicago Society of Etchers, A Donkey Cart in Montmartre, 1923, etching in black on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.4823

A Donkey Cart in Montmartre

Arthur William Heintzelman, Eugène Delâtre, Chicago Society of Etchers · 1923 · etching in black on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.4823
The image shows a young child facing away from the viewer. The child is walking with their left foot slightly forward and is wearing a long checkered dress and a wide-brimmed bonnet. They are holding a small bucket in their right hand. The background depicts a shoreline with sand meeting greenish water or grass.
Eugène Delâtre, Das Mappenwerk der Insel, 1900, color etching and aquatint, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2005.157.7.5

Das Mappenwerk der Insel

Eugène Delâtre · 1900 · color etching and aquatint ·  Accession ID  2005.157.7.5
The image depicts a nocturnal scene of a narrow street flanked by old buildings. The horizon is unclear, with buildings converging towards the center. The painting shows a smooth application of deep green and teal colors, creating a tranquil atmosphere. Stars are visible in the night sky. The buildings' architectural details are mostly obscured in darkness, except for a window emitting a warm orange glow on the left.
Eugène Delâtre, Rue de Vaux, Le Mans, after 1897, color aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2019.138.3

Rue de Vaux, Le Mans

Eugène Delâtre · after 1897 · color aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2019.138.3
The image depicts a young boy in a bust-length view. He is standing in a frontal position with his face directly towards the viewer. The boy's facial features include round cheeks and a slight pout or a neutral expression. His hair is covered by a cap. He is dressed in a dark-colored high-collared shirt with a prominent bow at the neck and a band across the chest. The background features a sketch-like drawing of an outdoor scene, possibly a garden or yard, with abstract outlines of plants and a wooden fence, along with a broom leaning against it. The scene is monochromatic, rendered in shades of brown against a light paper background.
Eugène Delâtre, Le petit épicier (Chandlery), 1895, etching and aquatint in brown-black on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.63

Le petit épicier (Chandlery)

Eugène Delâtre · 1895 · etching and aquatint in brown-black on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.63
The image shows a drawing of a young person from the waist up, facing the viewer with a slight head tilt. They have delicate facial features and wear a large, round, flat cap that covers most of their hair. The person is dressed in a dark coat with a high collar and a necktie or ribbon tied in a bow. The background includes wooden structures and gardening tools like a broom and bucket, hinting at an outdoor or garden setting. The image is on a plain piece of paper with a signature in the bottom right corner.
Eugène Delâtre, Le petit épicier (Chandlery), 1895, etching and aquatint in red on heavy japan paper, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.62

Le petit épicier (Chandlery)

Eugène Delâtre · 1895 · etching and aquatint in red on heavy japan paper ·  Accession ID  1996.151.62
This is a photograph of a textured paper cover. The photograph showcases a design featuring the beige cover of an art album titled "l'Epreuve" with the subtitle "Album d’Art" printed in the upper right corner. The paper shows signs of age with slight discoloration and worn edges. The text is set in a serif font.
Paul Edouard Crébassa, Paul-César Helleu, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Henri Fantin-Latour, Eugène Delâtre, Jean-Louis Forain, Georges Daniel de Monfreid, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Félicien Rops, Maurice Dumont, L'Épreuve (album 3, deluxe edition), 1895, portfolio, Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, gift in memory of Virginia H. Jackson, 1996.151.44-66

L'Épreuve (album 3, deluxe edition)

Paul Edouard Crébassa, Paul-César Helleu, Jacques-Emile Blanche, Henri Fantin-Latour, Eugène Delâtre, Jean-Louis Forain, Georges Daniel de Monfreid, Henri-Gustave Jossot, Félicien Rops, Maurice Dumont · 1895 · portfolio ·  Accession ID  1996.151.44-66
The image shows a seascape with looming cliffs on the left, turbulent waves on the right. The horizon is low, with the ocean meeting a sky full of swirling clouds. The cliffs contrast with the crashing waves at their base. Two small figures are on the shore, providing scale. The artwork is monochromatic, with a palette of blacks, grays, and whites. The brushstrokes are expressive, capturing the movement of the waves and clouds with vigor.
Eugène Delâtre, Gust of Wind at Étretat (Coup de vent à Étretat), c. 1898, etching and aquatint on wove paper, Purchased as the Gift of Lawrence Lawver, 2018.72.1

Gust of Wind at Étretat (Coup de vent à Étretat)

Eugène Delâtre · c. 1898 · etching and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2018.72.1
The image displays a person's side profile, focusing on their head and shoulders. The person has a slightly bowed head and downward gaze. Their facial features include a well-defined nose and lips, with downward eyes, and curly, voluminous hair styled up. The clothing drapes over their shoulders. The background features intricate, closely spaced lines for texture, without identifiable elements.
Eugène Delâtre, Portrait of Madame Delâtre, 1895, etching and drypoint [proof], printed in red on laid paper, Purchased for the Virginia and Ira Jackson Collection, 2018.90.1

Portrait of Madame Delâtre

Eugène Delâtre · 1895 · etching and drypoint [proof], printed in red on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2018.90.1
The image shows three birds and a bat mounted on a wooden panel. Two of the birds have their wings spread wide. The color palette is monochrome, primarily sepia tones, giving a vintage feel. The largest bird is on the left with its wings spread, followed by a bat in the center above another bird with its wings partially open, and an owl with wide wings on the right. There is a sign with text at the bottom right corner of the panel and a visible metal hinge on the right side.
Félix Bracquemond, Eugène Delâtre, Le Haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door), 1852 (this edition 1865), etching on laid paper, Purchased as the gift of Virginia Grace Tuttle and Patricia H. Passer in Memory of Tom Hancock, 2009.30.1

Le Haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door)

Félix Bracquemond, Eugène Delâtre · 1852 (this edition 1865) · etching on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2009.30.1