"A Farmhouse" is an etching by French artist Charles-Émile Jacque, who was celebrated for his rural scenes and animal studies during the 19th century. The work exemplifies the etching medium's capacity for capturing intimate domestic architecture and countryside life with fine linear detail and tonal variation. Jacque's skilled handling of the needle and careful attention to light effects demonstrate his mastery of the printmaking process and his deep affinity for pastoral subjects.