Pre-Impressionism:

Charles-Emile Jacque

1813 – 1894

General info:
At the Salon Charles Jacque received a 3rd class medal in 1851 (Gravure), in 1861 (Paysage et Animaux) and in 1863. In 1864 he also received a medal. He exhibited hors concours 1866 onwards. At the Exposition Universelle of 1867 he exhibited 15 engravings and received a 3rd class medal. In 1889 he exhibited 3 paintings and 3 engravings. At the Centennale of the same year 2 paintings, 2 drawings and 20 engravings were exhibited. In 1900 posthumously his widow send in 2 paintings and 2 drawings. At the Centennale least 2 paintings were shown.
In his early years Jacque met Cabat and Michel. In 1845 he met J.F. Millet. (R290,p168). In 1849 they went to live in Barbizon and became neighbours (R290,p46; some say since 1847). Their friendship ended in 1852 (or 1860). He was befriended with Rousseau, but this ended in 1854. (R290,p48+168).
Jacque started as an engraver. Later he painted many animals, especially flocks of sheep. He was a Pre-impressionist, he used bright colours in several pictures, but still the browns, greys and dark greens dominate. His brushstroke is mostly smooth, rendering detail. In his later years his brushstroke became more rough.
Jacque also bred chickens, became rich and dealt in houses and owned a furniture factory.

Pictures:

Main sources: R290,p168-170; R231. More info.

 

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