Artwork
Waterside Village
Waterside Village is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Émile Jacque. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Waterside Village is a print by Charles Émile Jacque, created in 1848. It is a drypoint work held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene village at dusk, with dark silhouettes of houses and trees along the water's edge, and birds in the foreground. The pale sky suggests the fading light of day, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Jacque employed drypoint, roulette, and monoprint inking on chine collé to achieve a range of tonal values. The combination of dark lines and soft shading creates depth and a sense of calm, with an underlying hint of mystery.
Artist & collection
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