Artwork
The Repast
The Repast 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
The Repast, created by Charles-Émile Jacque in 1864, is a print depicting a humble, everyday meal scene, characteristic of the Barbizon School’s focus on rural life and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The scene, set in a cluttered, dimly lit countryside room, shows a man in work attire bent over a table, a woman with a child, another child, and a dog nearby. The emphasis is on the mundane aspects of daily life rather than grandeur, highlighting the ordinary.
Technique & Style
Jacque employed quick, expressive lines to convey movement and texture, evident in the folds of clothing and the dog’s fur, reflecting the Barbizon School’s emphasis on capturing the natural and the everyday.
History & Provenance
Created in 1864 by Charles-Émile Jacque, a painter and engraver associated with the Barbizon School, alongside notable figures like Jean-François Millet. Specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
Part of the broader Realist movement, The Repast aligns with the era’s artistic shift towards depicting ordinary people and settings, moving away from idealized subjects.
Legacy
The Repast contributes to the Barbizon School’s legacy of influencing the representation of rural life in art, though its individual impact within the movement is not distinctly outlined.
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.
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