1864
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Summer Day is a 1864 by Charles Jacque, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting "Summer Day" by Charles-Émile Jacque depicts a serene rural scene. A man sits on a fence, surrounded by sheep grazing in a lush green field. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the warm sunlight casting a gentle glow on the scene. In the foreground, the man's figure is rendered in soft, muted tones, while the sheep are depicted in varying shades of white and gray. The fence, made of rustic wood, adds a sense of texture and realism to the painting. The artist's attention to detail and his ability to capture the subtleties of light and color make this painting a beautiful representation of a summer day. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to look up Charles-Émile Jacque.
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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