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Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6)

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6), by Félix Bracquemond, 1875
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6), by Félix Bracquemond, 1875

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6) 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): Snow (no.

About this work

Overview

Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6) is a print by Félix Bracquemond, dated to 1875, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a serene winter landscape featuring snow-covered, bare tree branches in the foreground, with birds perched or in flight nearby, set against a muted, soft-colored background. The composition conveys a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Bracquemond employed soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to achieve a calming atmosphere. Notable is the detailed rendering of snow on branches and the birds, which lends the scene a realistic quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, the print is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

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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