Fantasy Farmhouse
1853
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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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fantasy Farmhouse is a 1853 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a fantastical farmhouse with a thatched roof and a small pond in front. The house is surrounded by trees and has a few birds flying around it. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of texture and depth in the painting. The thatched roof is rendered in thick, heavy brushstrokes, while the trees are depicted in lighter, more delicate lines. The pond is shown in smooth, reflective strokes, giving the impression of calm water. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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