The Nurse (La Nourrice)

Although described with brushstroke terminology (likely a transcription error, given the medium), the etching's actual technique would involve expressive line work. Jongkind's handling of light and shadow, with soft illumination on the subject's face, adds depth. The work aligns more closely with emerging Impressionist sensibilities than traditional etching styles.

Created in 1862, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information. The etching reflects Jongkind's contribution to the transition towards Impressionist themes, though his primary medium was painting.

Emerging in the early 1860s, The Nurse reflects the growing interest in depicting everyday, tranquil moments, foreshadowing full Impressionist movement developments later in the decade.

As an etching by a primarily painterly figure associated with early Impressionist inclinations, its legacy lies in illustrating Jongkind's versatility and the period's evolving artistic priorities.