Who painted Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11)?

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11) was painted by Félix Bracquemond in 1875.

Where can I see Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11)?

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11)?

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11)

Félix Bracquemond , 1875

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11) is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no.

About this work

Overview

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11) is a print executed in 1875 by French artist Félix Bracquemond. The work belongs to the Cleveland Museum of Art’s collection and forms part of a series that originally adorned a Haviland porcelain service. Its modest dimensions and delicate composition reflect the decorative purpose for which it was intended.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a small flock of birds in flight above rippling water, with a larger, more detailed bird occupying the central position. Beneath the birds, scattered shells and aquatic plants float, while sinuous lines convey the movement of both air and water, suggesting a fleeting moment at sunset.

Technique & Style

Bracquemond employs loose, sketch‑like lines that give the scene a sense of immediacy, reminiscent of a rapid pencil study. The rendering is light and airy, avoiding heavy detailing; the birds and waves are suggested rather than fully defined, emphasizing motion over precise form.

History & Provenance

Created in 1875, the print was part of a decorative series commissioned for the Haviland porcelain factory in Paris, known for its high‑quality china. The piece entered the Cleveland Museum of Art’s holdings through acquisition in the early twentieth century, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s European prints collection.

Context

Félix Bracquemond (1833–1914) was a prominent figure in the French etching revival and contributed designs for decorative arts, bridging fine art and applied design. This work exemplifies the 19th‑century trend of integrating fine‑art motifs into everyday objects, reflecting the era’s interest in harmonizing aesthetic quality with functional objects.