Artwork
The High-Fired Service: Rooster (counterproof)
The High-Fired Service: Rooster (counterproof) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1996.307
About this work
Overview
The High-Fired Service: Rooster (counterproof) is a print created around 1860 by Félix Bracquemond, currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a rooster in profile, facing left, with its head turned slightly backward, open beak, and alert eyes, conveying a sense of movement and alertness.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a grayscale palette, the work emphasizes bold, expressive lines and textured brushstrokes to capture the rooster's plumage, imbuing the image with dynamism and vitality.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1860, the print is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection, with its 'counterproof' designation indicating a specific printing technique.
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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.
