Artwork
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Terror (no. 4)

Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Terror (no. 4) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The print 'The Terror (no.
- Accession no.
- 1922.412.4
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The print 'The Terror (no. 4)' is part of the Parisian Service series by Félix Bracquemond, created in 1875. It is a drawing held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a flock of birds in flight over a grassy terrain with plants, conveying a sense of dynamic movement through the scattered positioning of the birds.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose and rapid lines, the drawing eschews precise detail in favor of capturing the vitality of its subjects, giving the birds and plants a sense of animation.
Context
This print's style is reminiscent of the Impressionist movement, which emphasized capturing natural, fleeting moments.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker. He played a key role in the revival of printmaking, encouraging artists such as Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas and Camille Pissarro to use this technique.



















