The Stream in the Gorge

1880

Rodolphe Bresdin

Associated Names
Rodolphe Bresdin

Artist, French, 1822 - 1885

The image is a black and white illustration depicting a landscape with various natural elements. In the foreground, there are rocky formations and rough terrain leading to a valley with a stream. On the sides are cliffs, with one side showing a wooded area and the other side featuring jagged peaks. The horizon is visible beyond the valley, with swirling clouds in the sky above. The detailed stippling and cross-hatching technique create texture in the clouds. The monochromatic color palette enhances the contrasts between light and shadow, adding depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    transfer lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1950.16.12

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Van Gelder 1976, no. 130


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

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

Wikidata ID

Q65366151

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