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Panoramic View of the Alps, Les Dents du Midi, 1877 (oil on fabric)
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Panoramic View of the Alps, Les Dents du Midi, 1877 (oil on fabric)
499594 Panoramic View of the Alps, Les Dents du Midi, 1877 (oil on fabric)
by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); 172x230 (framed) 151.2x210.2 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Courbet was still working on this large landscape, intended for the Paris Universal Exposition of 1879, when he died in December 1877. He painted it during his exile in Switzerland, where he had fled after being condemned for subversive activities in the Paris Commune of 1871. The view looks south over Lake Geneva toward the mountains called Les Dents du Midi. While some areas are heavily worked with a palette knife, the lower right remains unfinished.); John L. Severance Fund and various donors by exchange; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23553540
© John L. Severance Fund and various donors by exchange / Bridgeman Images
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This panoramic view of the Alps, Les Dents du Midi, painted by Gustave Courbet in 1877, takes us on a visual journey through the breathtaking Swiss landscape. The oil painting, measuring 172x230 cm when framed and now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, showcases Courbet's mastery of capturing nature's grandeur. Courbet began working on this expansive artwork with the intention of presenting it at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1879. However, fate intervened as he tragically passed away before its completion in December 1877. During his exile in Switzerland following his condemnation for subversive activities during the Paris Commune of 1871, Courbet found solace and inspiration amidst these majestic mountains. The painting depicts a southward view over Lake Geneva towards Les Dents du Midi mountain range. Courbet skillfully employs a palette knife to create intricate details throughout most areas while leaving the lower right unfinished—an intriguing glimpse into his artistic process. The snow-tipped peaks stand tall against an azure sky as glaciers glisten below. A lone goat gracefully navigates rocky terrain—a symbol of resilience and adaptability amidst nature's challenges. This panorama encapsulates both serenity and ruggedness that define alpine landscapes. Through this remarkable piece, we are transported to a world where time stands still—a testament to Courbet's ability to capture not only what is seen but also what is felt when beholding such awe-inspiring beauty.
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