The image depicts a valley surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, viewed from an elevated perspective. The cliffs, waterfalls, greenery, trees, river, and sky are detailed with fine brushstrokes using earthy tones. Figures and wooden structures are visible in the foreground.

Chute de Staubbach, dans la Vallée de Lauterbrunnen (Falls at Staubbach in the Lauterbrunnen Valley)

probably 1776

Medium: etching and wash manner, printed in blue, red, yellow, and black inks
Classification: Print
Period: 1776 to 1800
Image size: 4155 × 3511px

Description

The image depicts a valley surrounded by cliffs and waterfalls, viewed from an elevated perspective. The cliffs, waterfalls, greenery, trees, river, and sky are detailed with fine brushstrokes using earthy tones. Figures and wooden structures are visible in the foreground.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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