Artwork
The Haunted House
The Haunted House is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Rodolphe Bresdin. It dates from 1871 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Haunted House is an etching created by Rodolphe Bresdin in 1871. It is a representative work of the artist's intricate and imaginative style.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a large, ornate house surrounded by foliage, with figures and animals in the foreground. The level of detail in the house and its surroundings contrasts with the relative simplicity of the foreground figures.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its detailed, realistic style, achieved through the etching technique, which involves incising a design onto a metal plate for printing.
Context
Bresdin was associated with Parisian bohemian circles, including notable figures like Charles Baudelaire and Victor Hugo, and his work often reflected his unconventional life.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
