The Towns Behind the Marsh

probably 1868

Rodolphe Bresdin

Associated Names
Rodolphe Bresdin

Artist, French, 1822 - 1885

The image features a woodland scene with a castle-like structure atop a hill in the distance. The viewpoint is straight on, possibly slightly elevated. A mountain range is visible behind the castle, with clouds in the sky above. The artwork uses an etching and engraving technique with intricate, textured strokes depicting foliage, water, and sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, focusing on black and white contrasts for shadow and light. The foreground includes a dark pool of water surrounded by foliage, with detailed trees framing the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.11

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Van Gelder 1976, no. 124, State ii/iii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

  • Gelder, Dirk van. Rodolphe Bresdin. 2 vols. La Haye: M. Nijhoff, 1976.

Wikidata ID

Q65366145

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