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Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Fish (no. 24)
Dinner Service (Rousseau service): Fish (no. 24) 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. Fish (no.
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Overview
Fish (no. 24) is a print from the Dinner Service (Rousseau service) series, designed by Félix Bracquemond in 1866.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of this print is fish, likely intended for use on a dinner plate, suggesting its purpose was to adorn tableware with a naturalistic motif.
Technique & Style
While specific techniques used for this print are not detailed here, Bracquemond's work in the Rousseau service often featured meticulous, naturalistic designs, possibly executed through engraving or lithography, common for tableware illustrations of the time.
History & Provenance
Created in 1866, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
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