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Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Fight (no. 2)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Fight (no. 2) 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): The Fight (no.
About this work
Overview
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Fight (no. 2) is a drawing by Félix Bracquemond, dated to 1875, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts six birds in dynamic flight, with some clustered and others dispersing, set against a minimalist rendering of ground-level flora. The emphasis is on capturing movement rather than detailed realism.
Technique & Style
Characterized by quick, loose lines, the work prioritizes conveying motion over precise depiction, aligning with artistic tendencies of the late 19th century that valued dynamism and spontaneity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1875 by Félix Bracquemond, the piece is now held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Right in the sun (no. 9)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Storm (no. 8)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Terror (no. 4)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): The Moon (no. 5)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunrise (no. 12)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Calm (no. 3)
Parisian Service (Haviland service)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Sunset (no. 11)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Night (no. 7)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Rain (no. 10)
Parisian Service (Haviland service): Fog (no. 1)