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Félix Bracquemond — Flower designs for plates and borders (no. 14)
Félix Bracquemond

Flower designs for plates and borders (no. 14)

1872

This etching by Félix Bracquemond presents delicate floral motifs conceived as decorative designs for ceramic plates and ornamental borders. The work demonstrates Bracquemond's mastery of the etching medium through fine linear work that captures the intricate botanical details with precision and grace. As part of his broader exploration of decorative arts, this print exemplifies the 19th century French interest in applying refined artistic sensibility to functional and ornamental design.

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etching

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Félix Bracquemond, Flower designs for plates and borders (no. 14), 1872

This etching by Félix Bracquemond presents delicate floral motifs conceived as decorative designs for ceramic plates and ornamental borders. The work demonstrates Bracquemond's mastery of the etching medium through fine linear work that captures the intricate botanical details with precision and grace. As part of his broader exploration of decorative arts, this print exemplifies the 19th century French interest in applying refined artistic sensibility to functional and ornamental design.

Medium
etching
Year
1872
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Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, French, Pattern Design, Porcelain design, Japonisme, 19th Century, Delicate Aesthetic, Botanical, Etching, Decorative Arts, Botanical Illustration, French Artist, Fine Art, Art Nouveau Influence, Decorative, Delicate, Ornamental, Flowers, Design, Black and White, Floral Design

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