The Haunted House
1871
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
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
Dominant colour
The Haunted House is a 1871 ink by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a dark, crumbling house with strange towers and arched windows. Inside, faint figures stand in the glow of a single candle. The ground is packed with sheep, birds, and tiny people scattered around like toys. The artist used shadows and rough lines to make the scene feel eerie and alive. The mix of tiny details and big empty spaces creates a dreamlike mood. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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