1849 Watercolour - Cattle at Lake Geneva

Description

A watercolour and gum arabic view along the coastline between Montreux and Chillon Castle in Switzerland with figures and cattle in the foreground. The watermark dates the painting to 1849. The artist painted this scene three times with the other two earlier versions also for sale at Sulis Fine Art. Presented in a cream wash line mount. Unsigned. On watermarked Whatman wove.

Condition

There is some slight craquelure in the areas where gum arabic has been used and some small marks to the mount. Overall in very good condition.

Size

28.6 x 45.7cm (11.3" x 18")

Collection Information

A very fine collection of watercolours painted from the 1830s to 1850s, likely by the same hand. The collection predominantly depicts landscapes and villages in the Western Alps, consisting of southeastern France, northwestern Italy, and southwestern Switzerland, with a particular focus on the area surrounding Lake Geneva known as the Swiss Riviera. The artist demonstrates a mastery of light and atmosphere, deftly capturing both the natural beauty and timeless grandeur of this part of the world. Most of the paintings are inscribed with some details on the verso, such as the date and location.

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Location

Lake Geneva