The Stream
1880
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
Dominant colour
The Stream is a 1880 by Rodolphe Bresdin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a quiet forest scene with tall, skinny trees and a narrow stream cutting through the middle. The branches twist and overlap, making some spots dark while others stay light. The water looks rough, with tiny lines showing movement, and the shore has a few scattered plants. The artist focused on texture—notice how the trees’ bark and leaves feel almost real, even though it’s just ink. This style was common in the late 1800s when artists wanted to show nature as it truly looked. Look up Realism next to see how this style changed how people painted the world around them.
Rodolphe Bresdin (12 August 1822 – 11 January 1885) was a French draughtsman and engraver.
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