Entrance to an Inn, with Peasant Drinking 1849

"Entrance to an Inn, with Peasant Drinking" is an 1849 etching by Charles Jacque, a prominent French artist known for his depictions of rural life and animal subjects. This artwork captures a simple, everyday scene, showcasing a peasant on horseback, leaning back to take a drink outside a rustic inn. The etching's detailed lines and subtle shading create a sense of realism, conveying the texture of the brick walls, the rough-hewn wood of the inn's sign, and the worn cobblestones of the pathway. Jacque's portrayal of rural life provides insight into the daily routines and social interactions of ordinary people in 19th-century France.