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

This soup plate, one of a set of three, is a decorative ceramic piece by French artist Félix Bracquemond. Created between 1866 and 1875, the plate features a vibrant depiction of a turkey, a butterfly, a fly, and a sprig of flowers, all rendered in detailed, hand-painted colors on a white porcelain ground. The plate is edged with a distinctive blue band, highlighting the decorative nature of this utilitarian object. It is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.