Who painted Waterside Village?

Waterside Village was painted by Charles Émile Jacque in 1848.

Where can I see Waterside Village?

Waterside Village is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Waterside Village?

Waterside Village is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Waterside Village?

Museum-quality prints of Waterside Village are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Waterside Village

Charles Émile Jacque , 1848

Waterside Village is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Émile Jacque. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:by later hand, lower left in graphite: No. 255 CSJG 2e état (tiré à 50 épreuves.) / R292 C; by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: APG 16112
Markings: Marked:recto: Jules Gerbeau (Lugt 1166); verso: Jules Gerbeau (Lugt 1165)

About this work

Overview

Waterside Village is a print by Charles Émile Jacque, created in 1848. It is a drypoint work held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene village at dusk, with dark silhouettes of houses and trees along the water's edge, and birds in the foreground. The pale sky suggests the fading light of day, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Jacque employed drypoint, roulette, and monoprint inking on chine collé to achieve a range of tonal values. The combination of dark lines and soft shading creates depth and a sense of calm, with an underlying hint of mystery.