Artwork
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest is a print by the Romanticist artist Charles-Émile Jacque. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1921.986
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
Herd of Pigs Leaving a Forest is a 1849 print by Charles-Émile Jacque, a French artist associated with the Barbizon School.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a group of pigs emerging from a wooded area, exemplifying Jacque's focus on animal subjects in natural settings and reflecting the Barbizon School's emphasis on rural life.
Technique & Style
The work utilizes chiaroscuro, a technique that employs contrasts of light and dark to create depth, characteristic of Jacque's style and the Barbizon School's attention to naturalistic representation.
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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.
