{"product_id":"the-old-cock-felix-bracquemond","title":"The Old Cock - Félix Bracquemond","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1882 etching by French artist Félix Bracquemond, capturing the form and texture of a cock in a rural setting.\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 him to capture textures with remarkable precision. In this 1882 etching, titled The Old Cock, Bracquemond focuses on the physical presence of the bird. The composition places the subject in profile against a backdrop of tall, sparse grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBracquemond uses a variety of line weights to differentiate between the coarse feathers of the bird, the scaly texture of its legs, and the soft, directional strokes of the surrounding vegetation. The etching demonstrates his ability to observe natural forms without idealisation. The cock is rendered with a sense of weight and gravity, its posture suggesting a moment of stillness in a rural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reflects the broader interest in printmaking as an independent artistic medium during the period. Bracquemond was known for his rigorous approach to the craft, often experimenting with different biting times and needle pressures to achieve tonal depth. The clarity of the lines and the balanced composition demonstrate his command over the etching process. By focusing on a singular, domestic subject, he elevates a common farm animal to the status of a formal portrait. The print remains a clear example of the technical standards maintained by the artist throughout his career, showing his attention to anatomical detail and his disciplined use of the etching needle to create volume and shadow.\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=\"\/products\/recumbent-cow-near-a-fence-johannes-visscher\" 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;\"\u003eRecumbent Cow near a Fence - Johannes Visscher by Jan Visscher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cow-james-charles\" 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;\"\u003eCow by James Charles\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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 \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501460488527,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501461176655,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59501461209423,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501461242191,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501461274959,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501461307727,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501461340495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501461373263,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501461406031,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59501461438799,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59501461471567,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59501461504335,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Old-Cock_Poster_CompositorV1_1794614698053.jpg?v=1794614733","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-old-cock-felix-bracquemond","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}