The Enchanted House
1871
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
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The Enchanted House is a 1871 by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a strange, dreamlike house with a mix of styles—pointed arches, tiled walls, and a clock tower in the background. In front, a woman sits on a bench, while animals like deer and birds wander below. The scene feels like a fairy tale, with dark shadows and faint outlines. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to create mood over detail, making it feel like a quick, imaginative drawing. This style was common in late 19th-century France. Want to see more? Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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