1844
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Cottage is a 1844 by Charles Jacque, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet village scene with a thatched-roof cottage in the center. Tall trees surround it, and a few people walk or stand near the buildings. The ground is uneven, with rocks and a small stream running through the scene. The sky is lightly drawn with wispy clouds, and the whole image feels slightly sketchy, like it was made quickly. The artist signed it "Ch. Jacque" in the top corner, along with the year 1844. The loose, textured lines give the scene a rough, almost hand-drawn feel. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style often focused on nature and everyday life.
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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