The Goddess Discord [La Discord]

Bracquemond employed traditional etching methods on a parchment support, allowing acid to bite the metal plate and produce varied line qualities. The image is characterized by loose, rough lines and deep, expressive shading; the ink spreads in a way that creates a sketch‑like, almost spontaneous appearance, heightening the work’s eerie, dramatic tone.

The piece originates from a period when Bracquemond was actively reviving printmaking in France, contributing to the medium’s renewed popularity among his contemporaries. Though specific ownership records are limited, the work is documented within the artist’s oeuvre as part of his late‑19th‑century output, reflecting his experimental approach to print media.

During the 1880s Bracquemond’s practice intersected with the early Japonisme movement, influencing his decorative designs and his interest in cross‑cultural motifs. His engagement with printmaking also intersected with the broader artistic circles that included figures such as Édouard Manet and Edgar Degas, who were exploring new graphic techniques and subject matter.