Félix Bracquemond (Paris, France, 1833–1914, Sèvres, France). <em>Plate</em>, 1866. Glazed earthenware, Height: 1 in.; diameter: 9 5/8 in. (2.5 x 24.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of H. Blairman & Sons Ltd., 2005.62. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2005.62_PS1.jpg)

Plate

Artist:Félix BracquemondMaison J. Vieillard et Cie

Medium: Glazed earthenware

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1866

Dimensions: Height: 1 in.; diameter: 9 5/8 in. (2.5 x 24.4 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 2005.62

Image: 2005.62_PS1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
White bodied earthenware plate from the Service Rousseau, with flared rim and slightly scalloped edge. Painted with naturalistic butterfly, stylized branches with leaves, and a flower, in shades of brown, yellow, blue, green, and pink. Asymmetrical disposition indicative of Japonism. Outer rim of plate is painted with overlapping pointed lines in a gradation of blue [dark to light], resembling brush strokes. Good condition. Two small chips to the edge of the plate

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