Entrée du Village
1866
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Rodolphe Bresdin
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Entrée du Village is a 1866 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a quiet village scene with tall, wooden houses leaning over a narrow canal. People walk along the water’s edge, some carrying bundles, while others sit on benches or stand near boats. The buildings have steep roofs and small windows, and the sky above is dotted with birds. Notice how the artist used fine lines to show light and shadow—like the way the water ripples or the way light hits the roofs. This is done through a technique called *etching*. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints with acid and metal plates.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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