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La Maison Enchantée (The Haunted House), by Rodolphe Bresdin, ink, 1871

La Maison Enchantée (The Haunted House)

Rodolphe Bresdin

1871

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

La Maison Enchantée (The Haunted House) is a 1871 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Rodolphe Bresdin
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a large house with a fenced-in yard, surrounded by trees and bushes. The house has a tiled roof and a large arched window on the front, with a smaller window to the right. In the yard, there are several animals, including cows, goats, and chickens. The painting is done in a detailed, realistic style, with intricate textures and patterns on the house and in the foliage. The overall effect is one of a peaceful, idyllic scene. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Rodolphe Bresdin
Artist

Rodolphe Bresdin

Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.

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