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Félix Bracquemond — Parisian Service (Haviland service): Snow (no. 6)
Félix Bracquemond

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

1875

This etching by Félix Bracquemond depicts a delicate porcelain plate from the Haviland service, showcasing the refined decorative arts of the Aesthetic movement in late 19th century France. The composition features a minimalist design titled "Snow," employing Bracquemond's characteristic use of fine line work and subtle tonal gradations to capture the essence of winter with elegant simplicity. As both a painter and printmaker, Bracquemond helped bridge the worlds of fine art and decorative design through works such as this, which elevates utilitarian objects to subjects worthy of artistic documentation.

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etching

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

This etching by Félix Bracquemond depicts a delicate porcelain plate from the Haviland service, showcasing the refined decorative arts of the Aesthetic movement in late 19th century France. The composition features a minimalist design titled "Snow," employing Bracquemond's characteristic use of fine line work and subtle tonal gradations to capture the essence of winter with elegant simplicity. As both a painter and printmaker, Bracquemond helped bridge the worlds of fine art and decorative design through works such as this, which elevates utilitarian objects to subjects worthy of artistic documentation.

Medium
etching
Year
1875
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Tableware Design, Serene Mood, 19th Century, Winter Landscape, Impressionism, Decorative Arts, Snow Scene, French Artist, Porcelain painting, Naturalistic aesthetic

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