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Crépuscule poetique (Poetical Twilight)

Charles Émile Jacque

1853

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Crépuscule poetique (Poetical Twilight) is a 1853 ink by Charles Émile Jacque, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Charles Émile Jacque
When & what style?: 1853 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a man standing among trees and rocks. The scene is set during the twilight hours, with the sky transitioning from day to night. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the soft, gentle light of this time of day. In the foreground, the man is depicted in a contemplative pose, surrounded by the natural beauty of the landscape. The trees and rocks are rendered in detail, giving the scene a sense of depth and texture. The overall mood of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world depicted. The use of lithography in this painting adds a unique texture and depth to the image. For more on this technique, look up lithography.