Charles Émile Jacque
Frontispiece from the book “Pitre-Chevalier, Bretagne et Vendée (Paris: W. Coquebert, 1844)”
1843
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Charles Émile Jacque
Frontispiece from the book “Pitre-Chevalier, Bretagne et Vendée (Paris: W. Coquebert, 1844)”
1843
Physical Qualities
Etching with hand coloring, Sheet: 163 x 106 mm. (6 7/16 x 4 3/16 in.)
Image: 157 x 96 mm. (6 3/16 x 3 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
1996.48.6599
Frontispiece from the book "Pitre-Chevalier, Bretagne et Vendée (Paris: W. Coquebert, 1844)". It is unclear if Jacque designed and/or etched this frontispiece; Guiffrey does not list this frontispiece among the illustrations he did for this book (see Guiffrey 376-380). Trimmed to remove decorative frame surrounding crest.
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: Inscribed in plate: lower center "BRETAGNE ET VENDEE"
Markings: None
