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Title Page, by Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart, ink, 1863

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Overview

Title Page is a 1863 ink by Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart
When & what style?
1863 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This is a faded black-and-white print with text in the center. The words say *Les Quatre Éléments* and *Eaux-Fortes*, along with a name—*Jules Jacquemart*—and the year *1863*. The edges look worn, and there’s a small sketch of a building or frame at the bottom right corner. The title means "The Four Elements," and the phrase *Eaux-Fortes* refers to a printmaking method. This piece is a title page for a set of prints, not a standalone artwork. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Jacquemart created these detailed prints.

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