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Jungfrau, View from Mürren, Switzerland

Jungfrau, View from Mürren, Switzerland, by Charles Soulier, 1864
Jungfrau, View from Mürren, Switzerland, by Charles Soulier, 1864

Jungfrau, View from Mürren, Switzerland is a photography by the Impressionist artist Charles Soulier. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Charles Soulier's 'Jungfrau, View from Mürren, Switzerland' is a photograph created around 1864, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image captures a rugged mountain range with snow-covered peaks, set against a gray and cloudy sky. Trees at the base of the mountains add a touch of greenery to the otherwise rocky landscape, with the mountains being the primary focus.

Technique & Style

As a photograph, the work presents a realistic representation of the scene, with the details of the mountains, trees, and sky rendered with the clarity characteristic of the photographic medium.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Soulier

Charles Soulier (1840–1875) was a French artist.

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