Artwork
View of the Mer de Glace, with the Aiguille du Moine on the left, and the Grandes Forasses in distance to right
View of the Mer de Glace, with the Aiguille du Moine on the left, and the Grandes Forasses in distance to right is a watercolor work on paper by John Scandrett Harford. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour depicts a rugged mountain landscape, created by John Scandrett Harford around 1850. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows the Mer de Glace glacier, flanked by the Aiguille du Moine peak and the Grandes Jorasses mountains. A river or meltwater stream runs through the foreground, set against a pale, misty sky.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolour washes are used to capture the interplay of light and shadow on the rocks, creating a sense of depth and distance. The colours blend to convey the solidity and remoteness of the mountains.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Scandrett Harford, FRS was a British banker, benefactor and abolitionist.
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