Riverbank at Night
1844
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles Émile Jacque
Charles Émile Jacque (1853–1853) was an artist.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Riverbank at Night is a 1844 ink by Charles Émile Jacque, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a quiet night scene by a river. Tall trees line the bank, their branches tangled against a dark sky. A lone figure sits on the ground near the water, their back to us, wrapped in a cloak. The light from a lantern or fire glows behind them, casting long shadows and sparking reflections in the water. The artist used fine, scratchy lines to create texture—almost like the night itself is alive with movement. The way the light spreads out behind the person makes it feel like a secret moment caught in time. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
Charles Émile Jacque (1853–1853) was an artist.
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