← Calame, Alexandre

The image features a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing a wide perspective of mountainous terrain with a valley in the center. The artwork uses varying density of lines to depict texture in the mountains and swirling clouds in the sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, mostly black and gray, creating contrasts and depth. In the foreground, there are rocky landscapes with trees and a small figure walking. The mountains in the distance rise impressively, with dramatic cloud formations above.

Mountain Storm

Calame, Alexandre · Swiss

1840

Medium
etching on chine collé
Classification
Portfolio
Period
1826 to 1850
Image size
4592 × 3581px

Description

The image features a landscape viewed from a slightly elevated angle, showcasing a wide perspective of mountainous terrain with a valley in the center. The artwork uses varying density of lines to depict texture in the mountains and swirling clouds in the sky. The color scheme is monochromatic, mostly black and gray, creating contrasts and depth. In the foreground, there are rocky landscapes with trees and a small figure walking. The mountains in the distance rise impressively, with dramatic cloud formations above.

Rights & Source

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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