When was "Alpine Scene" created?

This artwork was created first half 19th century.

What medium is "Alpine Scene"?

Alpine Scene is Hand colored lithograph.

Is "Alpine Scene" in the public domain?

Yes, Alpine Scene is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Alpine Scene

Q: Who created "Alpine Scene"?

Alpine Scene was created by Henri Boug d'Orschwiller|Lemercier, Bénard et Cie. in first half 19th century.

Henri Boug d'Orschwiller|Lemercier, Bénard et Cie.

first half 19th century

Medium

Hand colored lithograph

Dimensions

Sheet: 7 3/4 in. × 10 in. (19.7 × 25.4 cm) Image: 7 1/8 × 9 3/8 in. (18.1 × 23.8 cm)

Classification

Prints

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Moën, 1961

Accession Number

61.687.17

Tags

HousesMountains

Art Historical Context

"Alpine Scene" is a charming hand-colored lithograph created by Henri Boug dschwiller and printed by the esteemed Parisian firm Lemercier Bénard et Cie in the first half of the19th century. Measuring just 7 3/4 by 10 inches, this intimate print captures the majestic beauty of the Alps, featuring rugged mountains and quaint houses nestled in their shadows. Produced during the Romantic era, it reflects the period's fascination with nature's sublime power, evoking awe and tranquility for viewers. Lithography, a revolutionary technique invented around 1798, allowed for detailed reproductions from...

About the Artist

Henri Boug d'Orschwiller|Lemercier, Bénard et Cie. · 1783–1859

French, Colmar 1783–1859 Paris|French, Paris

Alpine Scene

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