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Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Flowers (no. 22), by Félix Bracquemond, 1866

Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Flowers (no. 22)

Félix Bracquemond

1866

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Flowers (no. 22) is a 1866 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Félix Bracquemond
When & what style?
1866 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing is all black lines on a light background, packed with flowers, leaves, and tiny bugs. The branches twist and turn, filling every corner with different plants—some look delicate, others thick and leafy. A few birds and insects are scattered in, making the scene feel alive. The artist focused on tiny details, like the veins in leaves or the shape of petals. This was made in 1866, when artists were starting to study nature closely. Next, look up Félix Bracquemond to see how he blended realism with decorative art.

About the artist

Portrait of Félix Bracquemond
Artist

Félix Bracquemond

Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.

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