The Good Samaritan
1861
ink
paper
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.
See the richer artist page1861
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Good Samaritan is a 1861 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man kneeling beside a wounded person on the side of a road. Tall trees and bushes crowd the scene, while a path stretches behind them into the distance. The sky is full of fluffy clouds, but the mood feels quiet and tense. The artist packed in lots of tiny details—leaves, rocks, and even birds—making the scene feel alive. The print looks like it was drawn by hand, with rough lines and shading. Next, check out lithography to see how this image was made.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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