Landscape with Horses 1848

This etching by Charles Jacque, titled "Landscape with Horses" and dated 1848, depicts a tranquil scene of a group of horses grazing at the edge of a body of water. The artist uses a delicate line and subtle shading to capture the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside, with the horses rendered in a realistic but simplified manner. The image also includes a lone figure in the background, suggesting a sense of human presence within the natural world. Jacque, a French artist known for his depictions of animal life, created this etching for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.