Spanish Vase
Medium
Etching
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 7/8 × 10 1/8 in. (35.3 × 25.8 cm) Plate: 8 7/16 × 6 5/16 in. (21.5 × 16 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Louis R. Metcalfe, 1928
Accession Number
28.57.12
Art Historical Context
Behold the exquisite *Spanish Vase* (1862), an etching by Jules-Ferd Jacquemart, a master illustrator for the prestigious French journal *Gazette des Be-Arts*. This print captures the intricate details of a historic Spanish ceramic vessel, showcasing Jacquemart's renowned precision in reproducing ornamental objects. Measuring 13 7/8 × 10 1/8 inches on the sheet, with a plate of 8 7/16 × 6 5/16 inches, it exemplifies the fine art of etching—a technique where acid etches intricate lines into a metal plate, allowing for rich tonal contrasts and lifelike textures that mimic the vase's lustrous gla...
About the Artist
Gazette des Beaux-Arts|Jules-Ferdinand Jacquemart (French|French) · 1837 | –1880 |
French, Paris 1837–1880 Paris|