Artwork

Jules Jacquemart

Jules Jacquemart, by Marcellin Desboutin, 1876
Jules Jacquemart, by Marcellin Desboutin, 1876

Jules Jacquemart is a print by the Impressionist artist Marcellin Desboutin. It dates from 1876 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Jules Jacquemart is a portrait print created in 1876 by Marcellin Gilbert Desboutin, known as Baron de Rochefort, a multifaceted French artist active in painting, printmaking, and writing until his death in 1902. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Jules Jacquemart, a bearded man with a serious yet non-stern expression, dressed in a dark jacket and white collared shirt against a light, plain background. His direct gaze and composed demeanor suggest a portrait of quiet dignity.

Technique & Style

Desboutin employed a nuanced range of dark and light shades to achieve depth and texture in the portrait, showcasing his skill in capturing subtlety through printmaking techniques.

History & Provenance

Created in 1876 by Desboutin (1823-1902), Jules Jacquemart is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, reflecting the artist's enduring presence in institutional collections.

Context

While the subject's style aligns with contemporary portraiture, the work's technique and subjectivity place it within the broader late 19th-century European artistic landscape, though distinct from the emerging Impressionist movement.

Legacy

As part of Desboutin's oeuvre, Jules Jacquemart contributes to the artist's reputation for versatile creativity across media, though its specific impact on the development of printmaking or portraiture is not distinctly highlighted in available records.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marcellin Desboutin

Artist

Marcellin Desboutin

Marcellin Gilbert Desboutin (26 August 1823 in Cérilly – 18 February 1902 in Nice) was a French painter, printmaker, and writer. Desboutin always signed himself Baron de Rochefort.

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