Jean-Émile Laboureur

Jean-Émile Laboureur was an artist active during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, with a documented career spanning the years 1897 to 1933. While his full output covered various media, his representation in major institutional holdings confirms a strong focus on graphic work, specifically etching and other printmaking techniques.

Fifteen works by the artist are held in the collections of the Cleveland Museum of Art, comprised of fourteen prints and a single drawing. This body of work provides key insight into Laboureur’s thematic interests, which often included scenes of daily life, urban environments, and domestic settings. Notable titles represented in collections include The Nursery Maid, Watering Can, and Au Luxembourg (At the Luxembourg Gardens). The presence of multiple works titled In the Old Market suggests a repeated engagement with that specific subject matter or location.

The preservation of these works in institutional settings highlights their enduring artistic and museum-quality value. Created across the turn of the century, many of these Jean-Émile Laboureur prints have entered the public domain, allowing for widespread study and the creation of high-quality prints.