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Alpine Valley with Mountain Stream, 19th Century Romantic Landscape Painting

Circa 1880

$2,220.83
£1,663.67
€1,950
CA$3,153.52
A$3,228.78
CHF 1,833.86
MX$41,291.79
NOK 21,095.42
SEK 21,920.94
DKK 14,867.99

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A beautiful 19th-century Romantic Alpine landscape depicting a majestic mountain valley, where a rushing stream winds its way through rugged rocks and dense evergreen forests. In the distance, towering snow-capped peaks rise beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky, creating a striking sense of depth and atmosphere. In the middle ground, a charming wooden chalet stands beside a sunlit meadow where cattle graze peacefully, offering a delightful contrast to the wild and powerful mountain scenery. The carefully rendered trees, rocky terrain, and cascading water reveal the artist's attention to natural detail, while the interplay of light and shadow enhances the composition's romantic character. Reminiscent of the great tradition of 19th-century Swiss Alpine landscape painting, this evocative work beautifully captures both the grandeur of the mountains and the serenity of rural life. A timeless and atmospheric landscape, reflecting the Romantic fascination with the beauty and power of nature. The painting is unsigned. An inscription on the reverse appears to refer to a mountain landscape, while a later label identifies the location as Wetterhorn, Rosenlaui, Schwarzwaldalp, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. 19th century Alpine painting, antique mountain landscape, Romantic landscape painting, Swiss Alps painting, Alpine valley, Wetterhorn painting, Rosenlaui landscape, Schwarzwaldalp, Bernese Oberland painting, Swiss Alps oil painting, mountain stream painting, European landscape art, 19th century oil painting, traditional landscape painting, mountain chalet, snow capped mountains, Alpine scenery, Romanticism art, pastoral landscape, forest landscape, mountain river, antique European painting, Swiss mountain landscape, dramatic mountain scenery, classical landscape art, rustic chalet painting, collectible antique painting, 1800s landscape painting, Alpine pastoral scene
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.8 in (45.2 cm)Width: 21.93 in (55.7 cm)Depth: 0.87 in (2.2 cm)
  • Medium:
    Canvas,Oil
  • Movement & Style:
    Romantic
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    The painting shows a small area of paint loss and has undergone one previous restoration, visible on the reverse.
  • Gallery Location:
    Genève, CH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: #1581stDibs: LU2018218805782

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