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Landscape, Labourers
Landscape, Labourers is a print by the Romanticist artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
Landscape, Labourers is a 1845 print by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School, known for its emphasis on rural life and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rural scene with two laborers working in a field, one plowing with oxen and the other guiding the plow, reflecting the Barbizon School's focus on agricultural themes and natural settings.
Technique & Style
The work features a warm, earthy tone with dominant shades of brown and green, and loose, expressive brushstrokes that convey a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
Jacque's background in the French Army, where he learned map engraving, preceded his work as a painter and engraver, influencing his artistic style.
Context
The print is characteristic of the Barbizon School, a movement that Jacque was part of alongside artists like Jean-François Millet, and reflects the Romanticism movement's emphasis on nature.
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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.
