The Crevasse 1860

Rodolphe Bresdin’s “The Crevasse” (1860) is a detailed pen and ink drawing of a mountainous landscape. Bresdin, known for his dramatic, fantastical landscapes, captures the rugged, almost apocalyptic terrain through intricate lines and hatching. The drawing’s emphasis on verticality and its imposing, towering rocks evokes a sense of grandeur and foreboding, characteristic of Bresdin’s art. The inclusion of trees in the foreground adds a touch of serenity to the otherwise stark landscape. This drawing is currently on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.