The Mountain Stream
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 Mountain Stream is a 1871 by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a dark, misty forest with a rocky stream cutting through it. Tall trees loom on the left, their branches tangled and heavy. In the distance, a faint valley opens up, with a town or village barely visible under a cloudy sky. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to suggest movement in the water and trees. It looks like they worked quickly, leaving marks that feel almost like pencil strokes. If you like this style, check out Impasto.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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