Cite Lointaine
1868
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Artist
Rodolphe Bresdin
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Cite Lointaine is a 1868 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a misty valley with a winding river cutting through it. On the right, steep cliffs rise up, while the left side has rolling hills and scattered trees. Far off, a small town sits nestled in the distance, with a church spire poking above the rooftops. The artist used fine lines to create texture—notice how the water looks almost woven with tiny strokes. The whole scene feels quiet and atmospheric, like a cool morning in the countryside. Next, look up lithography to see how this printmaking technique works.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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