The Haunted House

1871

Rodolphe Bresdin

Associated Names
Rodolphe Bresdin

Artist, French, 1822 - 1885

The image shows a stately building with arched windows and decorative elements carved into the stone facade. The sky above contains clouds and a flock of birds. The fine and detailed brushstrokes capture textures of brickwork, foliage, light, and shadow. The color palette is monochromatic, with shades of sepia or brown. The ground features farm animals, a figure, and children, suggesting a pastoral setting. Behind the building, trees and ornate structures add depth to the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2105

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Van Gelder 1976, no. 135, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1976

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

Wikidata ID

Q64961367

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