Charles Jacque, “Vaches Hollandaises”, 1864/65

Charles Jacque (also known as Charles Émile Jacque) (1813–1894)

“Vaches Hollandaises” (Dutch Cows), 1864/65

Technical Details & Condition:

Etching on ivory laid paper with generously wide margins.

This is an exceptionally rare proof state, printed “avant la letter” (before the title and publisher's details were added to the lower margin) and before final drypoint adjustments.

Scholars note a historical variance regarding the total states of this plate: J.-J. Guiffrey's initial 1866 catalogue records the print in only two states, whereas the definitive modern Inventaire du Fonds Français (IFF, 1960) identifies a more complex lifecycle of five distinct states.

This is a richly inked, strong, crisp, and faultless (museum-quality) impression in pristine condition—completely free of tears, holes, folds, abrasions, stains, or signs of handling.

Dimensions:

• Sheet: 30.5 x 38.9 cm
• Platemark: 15.8 x 24.7 cm
• Image borderline: 10.9 x 18.1 cm

In-Plate lettering:

• Upper-right corner: “Ch. Jacque.”

References:

• Guiffrey 193 (J.-J. Guiffrey, “L’Œuvre de Ch. Jacque: Catalogue de ses Eaux-Fortes et Pointes-Sèches”, 1866, Paris, Mlle Lemaire, p. 95, cat. no. 193)
• IFF 296 (Jean Adhémar & Jacques Lethève, “Inventaire du Fonds Français après 1800: HUMBLOT–JYG,” vol. 11, 1960, Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, p. 115, cat. no. 296) — Available via Bibliothèque Nationale de France (Gallica): https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5489301d/f127.image    
• British Museum: Museum Number 1889,0608.223 — https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/P_1889-0608-223

Price & Shipping:

AU$264 (approximately US$185.33/ €165.96 / £139.04, subject to daily exchange rates). Price includes worldwide express shipping. Please note that destination import duties and local taxes remain the sole responsibility of the buyer.

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Please note: To show the print's fine details as clearly as possible, the scan contrast has been digitally enhanced. Consequently, the image tones may not be a perfectly faithful representation of the subtilties of the print.