Artwork

Mountaneous Landscape in Valais

Mountaneous Landscape in Valais, by Alexandre Calame, oil, 1840
Mountaneous Landscape in Valais, by Alexandre Calame, oil, 1840

Mountaneous Landscape in Valais is an oil painting by the Barbizon school artist Alexandre Calame. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

This painting is interesting because it shows a specific region, which might have been familiar to the artist.

The painting is called Mountaneous Landscape in Valais.
It was made by Alexandre Calame in 1840.
The artist used oil paint to create this work, which is now held at the Nationalmuseum.
This painting is interesting because it shows a specific region, which might have been familiar to the artist.
The region depicted is a notable part of Switzerland.
You can learn more about the subject of this painting by looking up Canton of Valais.

Overview

Mountaneous Landscape in Valais is an oil painting created by Alexandre Calame in 1840. It is held at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts the Canton of Valais, a region in Switzerland. The artist's representation of this area may reflect a connection to or interest in the locale.

Technique & Style

The work is executed in oil paint, a medium that allows for detailed and nuanced rendering of the landscape.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alexandre Calame

Artist

Alexandre Calame

Alexandre Calame (1810–1864) was an artist, born in Vevey.

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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