Charles Émile Jacque, a French painter and engraver, was born on May 23, 1813, in France. He is best known for being part of the Barbizon School, alongside Jean-François Millet. Jacque's artistic journey began with learning to engrave maps during his seven-year service in the French Army.

Early Life and Career

Jacque fled Paris in 1849 due to the Cholera epidemics, relocating to Barbizon. There, he focused on painting rustic and pastoral subjects, including shepherds, flocks of sheep, pigs, and farm life scenes. In addition to painting, Jacque was renowned for his etchings and engravings.

Artistic Style and Notable Works

Jacque's career can be divided into two periods. The first period saw the creation of more spontaneous, Dutch-inspired vignettes. In the second, for which he is more famous, he produced larger plates that showcased the Dutch character of his work. Some of his notable works include:

• Jacque's new reputation will continue to grow, as per Charles Baudelaire, who praised his etchings for being bold and well-conceived.
• Jacque provided illustrations for numerous books, including "The Vicar of Wakefield" by Oliver Goldsmith, "The Indian Cottage", and "Picturesque Greece" by Christopher Wordsworth.
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Legacy and Family

Jacque's sons, Émile Jacque (1848–1912) and Frédéric Jacque (1859–1931), were both painters and engravers, specializing in rural subjects. Another son, , was executed as a Communard during the French State's repression of the Paris Commune. Discover more about Charles Émile Jacque on WahooArt: https://WahooArt.com/@/Charles-Émile-Jacque