Rodolphe BresdinFrench, 1822–1885Washed Up Ships
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Not on view at present
Where is “Washed Up Ships” now? Collection: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
Chicago, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
In addition to being an accomplished draughtsman, Bresdin was a proficient printmaker. In its intense detail, and with its clear tonal contrasts, this linear drawing recalls his etchings. Unlike many of his works, however, it bears a date and signature. A friend of writers and poets, Bresdin worked frequently as an illustrator. Although it does not seem that this work was destined for a particular project, much of his imagery borders on the fantastic. The buildings on the shoreline seem to lean with the mast of the larger ship. Above a spire, meanwhile, a flock of birds peppers the sky.
Art Institute of ChicagoCC BY 4.0
Details
- Accession number
- 2013.906
In the catalog
Sources
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image: Art Institute of Chicago — CC0
