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Parisian Service (Haviland service), by Félix Bracquemond, 1875

Parisian Service (Haviland service)

Félix Bracquemond

1875

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Parisian Service (Haviland service) is a 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Félix Bracquemond
When & what style?
1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a few birds perched on bare branches. The lines are loose and quick, almost like they were drawn fast. One bird is mid-flight, wings spread wide. The background is mostly empty, just a few scattered leaves. The artist focused on simple shapes and light shading. The birds look real but are drawn with minimal detail—just enough to recognize them. If you like this style, check out Impressionism next.

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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