{"product_id":"the-wild-rabbit-felix-bracquemond","title":"The Wild Rabbit - Félix Bracquemond","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed etching by Félix Bracquemond depicting a harvested rabbit in the foreground against a wide, atmospheric field of live rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFélix Bracquemond was a central figure in the nineteenth-century etching revival in France. His technical mastery of the copper plate allowed for a range of tonal variation and textural detail that brought new life to the medium. This work, The Wild Rabbit, demonstrates his ability to combine precise observation with a sombre, narrative quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is divided into two distinct zones. In the foreground, a dead rabbit hangs against a stone wall, rendered with meticulous attention to the texture of its fur and the physical weight of the animal. This stark, immediate subject contrasts with the background, which depicts a wide, open field at dawn or dusk. In this distance, several live rabbits are shown in their natural environment, creating a quiet juxtaposition between the harvested game and the living population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracquemond uses fine, cross-hatched lines to build the shadows and the atmospheric effects of the sky. The light appears to emanate from the horizon, casting long, soft shadows across the terrain. His approach to the subject is detached and observational, characteristic of the Realist movement, which sought to depict subjects without idealisation. The print reflects his interest in the natural world and his skill in capturing the specific qualities of light and form through the disciplined application of the etching needle. As a printmaker, Bracquemond was known for his rigorous control over the biting process, which enabled him to achieve the subtle gradations of grey visible in the sky and the stone masonry. This piece remains a clear example of his technical proficiency and his thematic focus on the relationship between humanity and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/drie-weggezonken-roeiboten-in-een-sloot-pieter-dupont\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDrie weggezonken roeiboten in een sloot by Pieter Dupont\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/landscape-with-the-horse-james-mcneill-whistler\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLandscape with the Horse by James McNeill Whistler\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/felix-bracquemond\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFélix Bracquemond artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Félix Bracquemond","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501639729487,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501640712527,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501640745295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501640778063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501640810831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501640843599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501640876367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501640909135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501640941903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501640974671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501641007439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501641040207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Wild-Rabbit_Poster_CompositorV1_1794615279104.jpg?v=1794615322","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/es\/products\/the-wild-rabbit-felix-bracquemond","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}