
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).