Moutons 1868

"Moutons" is an etching created in 1868 by Charles Jacque, a prominent French artist known for his depictions of animals and rural life. The print showcases a serene scene of sheep grazing beneath a grove of trees. Jacque's masterful use of line and shading brings the animals and landscape to life, showcasing his skilled hand in etching, a printmaking technique that involves scratching an image into a metal plate with a needle. This work, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Jacque's contribution to the Realist movement in art, capturing the simple beauty of everyday life in the countryside.