Artwork
A Corner of the Yard
A Corner of the Yard is a print by the Impressionist artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Corner of the Yard is a print created by Charles-Émile Jacque in 1864, exemplifying his work as a member of the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural scene: a woman and child outside a rustic house, surrounded by chickens, conveying a sense of pastoral life.
Technique & Style
Jacque's experience as a map engraver is evident in the detailed rendering of the scene, with chiaroscuro used to create a sense of depth and realism through contrasting light and dark areas.
History & Provenance
Jacque's work was influenced by his earlier career and his association with other artists like Jean-François Millet, characteristic of the Barbizon School's focus on rural subjects.
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.
