Charles Émile Jacque
Daphnis et Chloé
1863
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Charles Émile Jacque
Daphnis et Chloé
1863
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 292 x 393 mm. (11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.)
Plate: 88 x 146 mm. (3 7/16 x 5 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.6040
According to the inscription and to Guiffrey, only 4 impressions exist "il n'existe de cette eau forte que deux épreuves sur vergé et deux sur chine"; Lucas has four impressions and the NYPL (S. P. Avery Collection) holds two impressions.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed, dedicated, and inscribed in pencil: lower right "planche perdue / il n'y a que 4 épreuves / à mon ami A.L. / Ch. Jacque" Signed in plate: lower right "Ch. Jacque"
Markings: None
