Soup plate (part of a set of three) 1866 - 1875

This ceramic soup plate, part of a three-piece set, was created by French artist Félix Bracquemond between 1866 and 1875. The plate features a simple design with a single fish, a branch of flowers, and a fly, hand-painted in black and white with accents of green and blue. The plate's blue rim adds a touch of color and emphasizes the minimalist aesthetic. This design exemplifies Bracquemond's interest in Japonisme, a movement that embraced Japanese art and design. The plate's clean lines and subtle details are typical of the Japanese art style, which influenced Bracquemond and many other European artists of his time.