Кузница

1836–1838

Years in London

In 1836 Jacque left for England and remained in London until 1838. There he created a series of woodcuts for an edition of Shakespeare, illustrated Picturesque Greece, and drew for English magazines.

c. 1841

Beginning of His Career as an Etcher

Around 1841 Jacque began his career as an etcher, publishing a series of etchings with Louis Marvy; there followed prints after the works of Adriaen van Ostade and original plates.

from 1845

Trips to Barbizon with Millet

From 1845 Jacque, together with Jean-François Millet, frequently visited the small town of Barbizon.

1848

Son born: Émile Jacque

1849

Move to Barbizon

Fleeing the cholera epidemic that had struck Paris, Jacque settled in Barbizon in August 1849 together with Millet and Théodore Rousseau. There he painted shepherds, sheep, and scenes of peasant life.

1857

The Monograph Le Poulailler

In 1857 Jacque published one of the first monographs on poultry keeping, Le Poulailler (The Henhouse), which was reprinted ten times. In Barbizon he even sold eggs from select hens by mail.