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Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13)
Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1922.403
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
Félix Bracquemond's 'Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13)' is a print created in 1866. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts various birds, including roosters and ducks, in diverse poses and actions, such as standing, flying, and swimming. The detailed rendering of their feathers and textures is notable.
Technique & Style
Executed in black and white, the birds are set against a light-colored background, which accentuates their forms. The level of detail in the birds' plumage and postures conveys a sense of movement.
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Artist & collection
Artist
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.
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