Artwork
Landscape
Landscape 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
Created in 1864, this monochrome print titled *Landscape* depicts a tranquil woodland scene. Tall trunks dominate the composition, their interlaced branches forming a dense canopy, while a modest clearing in the centre reveals scattered logs, a solitary stump, and a carpet of grass and fallen foliage. The work is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a quiet forest interior, emphasizing the serene, unspoiled character of rural nature. By focusing on the interplay of light and shadow among the trees and the modest human trace of cut timber, the composition suggests a contemplative view of the countryside, a theme recurrent in the artist’s oeuvre.
Technique & Style
Executed with delicate, linear engraving, the artist renders volume through fine cross‑hatching and varied line weight, giving the trees a subtle three‑dimensional presence. This approach reflects mid‑nineteenth‑century printmaking conventions, where meticulous line work was employed to convey atmospheric depth without colour.
History & Provenance
The print was produced by Charles‑Émile Jacque, a French painter and engraver linked to the Barbizon School, whose early career included map engraving during a seven‑year military service. After its creation, the work entered the holdings of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains accessible to the public.
Own this work as a print
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.
