View of Wimmis, Valley of the Simmental, Switzerland

Frederic Edwin Church

Created:

Movement:

1857

Romanticism

key Notes:

Alpine Landscape, Romantic Sublimity

Dimensions:

36 x 60 1/4 in. (91.4 x 152.7 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"View of Wimmis, Valley of the Simmental, Switzerland," painted by Frederic Edwin Church in 1856, exemplifies the artist's engagement with the sublime aspects of nature, reflecting the Romantic movement's emphasis on the emotional experience of landscape. The work is notable for its meticulous detail and vibrant color palette, which capture the dramatic topography and atmospheric conditions of the Swiss landscape, contributing to the broader discourse on American landscape painting during the 19th century.

Description of the work:

"View of Wimmis, Valley of the Simmental, Switzerland" by Frederic Edwin Church presents a panoramic landscape characterized by its meticulous attention to natural detail and atmospheric effects. The composition features a dramatic interplay of light and shadow across the mountainous terrain, with a foreground of lush greenery leading to the distant peaks, encapsulating the sublime beauty of the Swiss landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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