In Front of the House 1845

"In Front of the House" is an etching by Charles Jacque from 1845. The artwork depicts a scene of rural life, with a woman feeding chickens in the foreground and a mother with a child sitting in the shade of a tree. The etching, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases Jacque's signature style of depicting simple, everyday scenes of rustic life in a highly detailed and realistic manner. The work is known for its delicate lines, subtle contrasts of light and shade, and evocative depiction of the quiet rhythms of rural life.