Artwork
The Large Rabbit
The Large Rabbit is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1891 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2005.235
- Credit line
- Gift of John Bonebrake
About this work
Overview
The Large Rabbit, a print by Félix Bracquemond from 1891, is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
A dramatically posed rabbit, with contorted body and splayed legs, conveys energetic movement. The subject's emotional intensity is underscored by a turbulent, dark background.
Technique & Style
Bracquemond employed soft, feathery brushstrokes to texture the rabbit's fur and chiaroscuro to create depth and volume, emphasizing the dramatic pose.
History & Provenance
Created in 1891, the work is currently held in the collection of 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.
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