Artwork
The High-Fired Service: Rooster
The High-Fired Service: Rooster is a print by the Impressionist artist Félix Bracquemond. It dates from 1860 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The High-Fired Service: Rooster, circa 1860, is a print by French artist Félix Bracquemond, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a rooster standing on one leg within a circular frame, its head tilted and comb simplified to a few strokes, conveying a sense of naturalistic study.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, quick lines and extensive hatching and cross-hatching, the piece exemplifies the rapid sketching techniques common among 19th-century artists for capturing texture and form.
History & Provenance
Created around 1860, the print is now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, with its history of ownership prior to this being unspecified in available details.
Context
Reflecting Bracquemond's broader practice, this sketch aligns with his explorations of animal subjects and his mastery of expressive, economical drawing techniques prevalent during the period.
Legacy
As part of Bracquemond's oeuvre, The High-Fired Service: Rooster contributes to the artist's reputation for nuanced, quickly rendered studies that highlight his observational skill.
Artist & collection
Artist
Félix Henri Bracquemond (French pronunciation: ; 22 May 1833 – 29 October 1914) was a French painter, etcher, and printmaker.
