Charles Emile Jacque

Charles Emile Jacque was a graphic artist active between 1823 and 1845. His documented output focuses primarily on printmaking and drawing, often depicting rural and genre subjects characteristic of mid-19th century European art.

The artist is represented in major museum collections, including the Rijksmuseum, which holds records for fifteen items: fourteen prints and one drawing. These verifiable records ensure the continuing availability of high-quality prints and other works by the artist for scholarly review.

The known works held in the collection demonstrate Jacque’s focus on peasant life and landscape, ranging from detailed interior scenes to figure studies. Notable works include the genre scene Figuren aan een maaltijd in een boereninterieur (Figures at a meal in a peasant interior) and the pastoral study Vrijend boerenpaar onder een zware boom (Courting peasant couple under a heavy tree). Landscape compositions are also represented, such as Gezicht op een pad in een landschap, alongside studies like Bedelaar met opgehouden hoed en wandelstok and the more dramatic Figuur met fakkel in een rivierlandschap. These historical Charles Emile Jacque prints are often available today as downloadable artwork.