1852
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Haut d'un battant de porte (Birds Nailed to a Barn Door) is a 1852 ink by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching depicts a collection of birds and a bat nailed to a barn door. The birds, including a crow, a hawk, and a bat, are arranged in various positions, with some appearing to be in mid-flight. The door itself is made of vertical wooden planks, with a metal hinge visible on the right side. In the bottom-right corner of the image, a small wooden sign bears an inscription in French, which appears to be a poem or quote. The overall tone of the piece is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the beauty and fragility of the natural world. For more on the artist behind this work, explore the art of Bracquemond, Félix.
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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