1866
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
J. J. Guiffrey is a 1866 by Charles Jacque, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man with a thick beard and serious expression. His hair is short, and he’s wearing a high-collar jacket. The lines are loose and quick, giving the drawing an almost sketchy feel. The artist signed it in the corner, marking the year 1866. This style of drawing was common in the 1800s, where artists focused on capturing personality over perfect details. Look up Realism next to see how this style aimed to show everyday life truthfully.
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.
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