The Old Cock
c. 1882
Medium
conté crayon with brush and brown-black wash on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 41.8 x 26.2 cm (16 7/16 x 10 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Rosenwald Collection
Accession Number
1943.3.2103
Art Historical Context
Félix Bracquemond's *The Old Cock* (c. 1882) captures the weathered dignity of a rooster in a masterful drawing executed with conté crayon, brush, and brown-black wash on wove paper. Measuring 41.8 x 26.2 cm, this intimate study showcases Bracquemond's precision as a leading French printmaker and etcher of the 19th century. Associated with the etching revival and early Impressionist circles—through friendships with Manet and Degas—he infused his works with a keen eye for texture and form, often drawing from nature. The conté crayon, a versatile medium prized for its rich tonal range and durab...
About the Artist
Félix Bracquemond · 1833–1914
French, Paris 1833–1914 Sèvres