Cabins near Belalp, Switzerland
September 3, 1868
Classification
landscapes
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Louis P. Church
Accession Number
1917-4-165
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Frederic Edwin Church, leading figure of the Hudson River School, captured the majestic Swiss Alps in *Cabins Belalp, Switzerland* September 3, 8. As one of America's foremost landscape painters (1826–1900), Church was renowned for his luminous, detailed depictions of nature grandeur, often blending meticulous observation with a sense of the sublime. This work reflects his passion for exotic locales, having traveled extensively to Europe after earlier expeditions to South America and the, seeking inspiration in dramatic terrains. Belalp, a serene alpine village perched high above the Rhone Va...