My Dream
1883
From the collection of Cleveland Museum 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 Cleveland Museum of Art
My Dream is a 1883 by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a busy waterfront scene at night. A tall column with a statue on top stands near a grand building, while ships and small boats fill the harbor. People are scattered across the docks and water, some rowing, others standing or sitting. The artist used strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth, especially on the faces and boats. This style was common in his work. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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