The Pig Butcher
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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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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The Pig Butcher is a 1844 ink by Charles Émile Jacque, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows a butcher cutting up a pig in a cluttered shop. Light falls on the pig and knife. The background’s messy, with tools and meat everywhere. Romantic artists often showed everyday life, not just fancy scenes. They liked drama and feeling. This one feels real, not romanticized. Look at how the artist used light and shadow. Try etching. Use the technique called drypoint.
Charles Émile Jacque (1853–1853) was an artist.
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