Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Storm (no. 8)
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Storm (no. 8) is a 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows a tree with sharp, jagged branches against a light background. Small birds fly around it in quick, sketchy lines. The whole scene looks loose and fast, like it was drawn in one go. The artist focused on movement—birds darting, leaves twisting. It’s part of a set of drawings called *Parisian Service*, where everyday objects and nature were turned into quick sketches. Next, check out the technique: sfumato to see how artists blend edges smoothly.
