Artwork
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest is a print by the Romanticist artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest is a 1849 print by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of pigs emerging from a wooded area, exemplifying Jacque's focus on animal subjects in natural settings and reflecting the Barbizon School's emphasis on rural life.
Technique & Style
The work utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that employs contrasts of light and dark to create depth, characteristic of Jacque's style and the Barbizon School's attention to naturalistic representation.
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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.
