Artwork
The Stable
The Stable is a print by the Romanticist artist Charles Jacque. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Stable is a 1848 print by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rustic scene of two horses pulling a wooden wagon along a dirt path, surrounded by trees and bushes, reflecting Jacque's interest in rural life.
Technique & Style
Strong black lines define the scene against a dark background, with a focus on texture and dramatic chiaroscuro, creating a sense of depth and life.
History & Provenance
Jacque worked alongside Jean-François Millet in the Barbizon movement, which emphasized everyday rural life, influencing his pastoral scenes.
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.
Two Pigs
Maquignons (Horse Dealers)
The Farriers
The Smith's Yard
Old Chinatown, San Francisco
The Noonday Rest
The Smith's Yard
Wheelwright
Horse-driven Mill (Le manege)
The Guardians of the House, or the Friends of the Saltimbanque
Hungry Dogs, second stone
Interior of a Stable with Horses (Interno di stalla con cavalli)