Parisian Service (Haviland service): Calm (no. 3)
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1875
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Calm (no. 3) is a 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows tall reeds and wild plants along a shoreline. Two birds perch among the stems—one on the right, looking alert, the other on the left, half-hidden. A third bird flies overhead, its wings blurred in motion. The water’s edge is marked by faint, wavy lines, and a few small flowers dot the grass. The artist focused on quick, loose strokes to capture movement and light. This style was new at the time, skipping fine details for a livelier feel. Next, check out Impressionism to see how this sketch fits into the movement.
