The Pretty Girl of Perth n.d.

"The Pretty Girl of Perth" is an etching by the French artist Charles Jacque, depicting a scene of a young woman sitting in a rocky landscape. The woman is surrounded by rocks and a man in the distance, creating a sense of isolation and loneliness. The work is part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago and is a good example of Jacque's skills as an etcher, with a strong focus on line and detail. The artist, Charles Jacque, was a notable figure in the Barbizon School of painting, known for his landscapes and animal subjects.