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Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13)

Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13), by Félix Bracquemond, 1866
Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13), by Félix Bracquemond, 1866

Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1866 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Félix Bracquemond's 'Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Roosters, ducks, etc. (no. 13)' is a print created in 1866. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts various birds, including roosters and ducks, in diverse poses and actions, such as standing, flying, and swimming. The detailed rendering of their feathers and textures is notable.

Technique & Style

Executed in black and white, the birds are set against a light-colored background, which accentuates their forms. The level of detail in the birds' plumage and postures conveys a sense of movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Félix Bracquemond

Artist

Félix Bracquemond

Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.

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