Death and the Young Mother, from Revue Fantaisiste 1861

Rodolphe Bresdin's "Death and the Young Mother" (1861) is an etching from the "Revue Fantaisiste". It depicts a young mother with a baby in a haunting scene with the grim reaper. The image is filled with intricate details, showcasing Bresdin's mastery of the medium. The use of shadows and darkness contribute to the unsettling mood of the piece, while the stylized figures evoke a sense of the fantastical. The artwork, now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Bresdin's unique style and his penchant for exploring themes of mortality and the supernatural.