Who painted Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door)?

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) was painted by Félix Bracquemond in 1852.

Where can I see Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door)?

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door)?

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door)

Félix Bracquemond , 1852

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:recto: in plate, in image, at lower right: FBracquemond / inv & fec / 1852; in plate, below image, at center: Le Haut d'un battant de porte.; in plate, below image, at right: Imp Delatre rue de Bievre 19 Paris; verso: at lower left, in graphite, in later hand: B 33566 B-4783 [upside down]; at lower right, in graphite, in later hand: FCO.
Markings: Marked:none

About this work

Overview

Le haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) is an etching on laid paper created by Félix Henri Bracquemond in 1852. It is a representative work by a French artist known for his contributions to printmaking and the introduction of Japonisme in France.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts four birds with outstretched wings nailed to a rustic barn door, arranged in a staggered formation on either side of the door's vertical planks. A visible hinge on the right side adds to the scene's simplicity and authenticity.

Technique & Style

Bracquemond's use of shading and texture creates depth and dimensionality, highlighting the intricate details of the birds' feathers and the door's rough-hewn wood. The etching technique allows for a nuanced representation of the subjects, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing texture and atmosphere.

Le Haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door), Félix Bracquemond

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Artist

Félix Bracquemond

Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.