Le Corbeau, from "L'Artiste" 1859

"Le Corbeau" (The Raven) is an 1859 lithograph by Félix Bracquemond. The artwork features a large, black raven crouched beneath a stone structure, seemingly in despair. The image evokes a sense of foreboding and sadness, with the raven's head bowed and its feathers ruffled. The inclusion of a gallows and a noose in the background further adds to the dark and mysterious atmosphere of the artwork. Bracquemond's skill in depicting texture and detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the raven's plumage and the rough stonework. "Le Corbeau" is a poignant reminder of the darker side of life and the power of art to capture complex emotions.