Artwork
Seagulls (Les Mouettes)
Seagulls (Les Mouettes) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1882 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2016.140
- Credit line
- Bequest of Elizabeth Carroll Shearer
About this work
Overview
Seagulls (Les Mouettes) is a print by Félix Bracquemond, created around 1882.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a flock of seagulls in flight above a body of water, set against a cloudy blue sky. The birds, predominantly white with darker accents, are dispersed across the sky, conveying a sense of dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft rendering and muted tones, the print achieves a dreamy atmosphere. The artist's depiction of the seagulls captures their fluid motion, suggesting imminent flight.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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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.
