Artwork
Gallinas
Gallinas is an unspecified painting by Charles Jacque. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
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Overview
Gallinas is a painting by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School, created around 1863. It is a representation of chickens in a farmyard setting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two chickens in a nest or pile of straw, with distinct plumage and facial coloring. The scene reflects Jacque's focus on animal subjects and rustic themes, characteristic of the Barbizon School's emphasis on rural life.
Technique & Style
The work features a warm, earthy color palette and a textured, brushstroke-rich surface, giving it a rough, natural feel. The use of texture and color creates a sense of depth and tactility in the scene.
History & Provenance
Gallinas is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires. Jacque worked alongside other notable artists of the Barbizon School, such as Jean-François Millet.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Charles-Émile Jacque (23 May 1813 – 7 May 1894) was a French painter of Pastoralism and engraver who was, with Jean-François Millet, part of the Barbizon School. He first learned to engrave maps when he spent seven years in the French Army.
Museum
National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
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