St. Jacques, Lisieux
Medium
Etching in dark brown on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Image/plate: 27.7 × 17.6 cm (10 15/16 × 6 15/16 in.); Sheet: 37 × 22 cm (14 5/8 × 8 11/16 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
58489
Art Historical Context
Charles John Watson’s 1890 etching *St. Jacques, Lisieux* captures a quiet architectural view of the historic Church of Saint-Jacques in Normandy, France. Rendered in rich dark brown ink on cream laid paper, the print measures just under 11 by 7 inches in the image area, inviting close inspection of its delicate lines and subtle tonal variations. Etching was a favored medium among late-nineteenth-century artists for its ability to record intricate architectural details with precision while retaining a hand-drawn warmth. Watson’s choice of a warm brown ink on laid paper enhances the sense of a...