Parisian Service (Haviland service): Right in the sun (no. 9)
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Right in the sun (no. 9) is a 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows birds perched and flying around branches. Some birds sit still on the twigs, while others are mid-flight, their wings spread. The lines are loose and quick, like they were drawn fast—no heavy shading, just simple strokes. The artist focused on movement and light, leaving big areas empty to show space. This fits a style where quick marks capture the moment, not every detail. Next, check out Impressionism to see how artists used light and loose brushwork.
