Charles Émile Jacque was a master of light and shadow, and A Rustic Stair is widely considered to be among his masterworks.
The plate was made in 1845, as marked in the plate. This print was from the famous and very scarce “Etching and Etchers” portfolio published in 1880 by Philip Gilbert Hamerton.
Medium:
Original etching Paper:
Natural Arches mould-made laid paper. Publisher:
Philip Gilbert Hamerton, London. Edition:
Unnumbered, from the edition of 1,000, but now exceedingly scarce. Signature:
Signed and dated in the plate en recto upper center. Date:
The plate was etched in 1845; the print was made in 1880. Framing:
Custom matted and framed in a vintage frame behind 99% UV-filtering Plexiglass. All conservation materials. Condition:
Excellent condition; as new. Crisp printing, bold ink, full margins. Framed Size:
16.75 in. (h) x 13.5 in. (w) x .5 in. (d) Window Size:
6.75 in. (h) x 5.375 in. (w)
A Rustic Stair [L’Escalier]
$750.00
Charles Émile Jacque (French)
Description
Charles Émile Jacque was a master of light and shadow, and A Rustic Stair is widely considered to be among his masterworks.
The plate was made in 1845, as marked in the plate. This print was from the famous and very scarce “Etching and Etchers” portfolio published in 1880 by Philip Gilbert Hamerton.
Additional information
Excellent Condition
Old Etchings
Details
Medium:
Original etching
Paper:
Natural Arches mould-made laid paper.
Publisher:
Philip Gilbert Hamerton, London.
Edition:
Unnumbered, from the edition of 1,000, but now exceedingly scarce.
Signature:
Signed and dated in the plate en recto upper center.
Date:
The plate was etched in 1845; the print was made in 1880.
Framing:
Custom matted and framed in a vintage frame behind 99% UV-filtering Plexiglass. All conservation materials.
Condition:
Excellent condition; as new. Crisp printing, bold ink, full margins.
Framed Size:
16.75 in. (h) x 13.5 in. (w) x .5 in. (d)
Window Size:
6.75 in. (h) x 5.375 in. (w)
Price & Purchase
If You Like This Work, You Might also Like These
Cathedral d’Arniens
$400.00 Purchase This WorkAunt Samantha’s Back Room
$400.00 Purchase This WorkSilent Symphony
$2,000.00 Purchase This Work