Gezicht op de Eiger in de Berner Alpen
Arthur Gabler
1870 - 1889
Medium
collotype
Dimensions
199; 268
About this artwork
prent: hoogte 199 mm x breedte 268 mm
Art Historical Context
**Gezicht op de E in de Berner Alpen** by Arthur Gabler captures the majesty of Switzerland's iconic Eiger peak in the Bern Alps. Created between 1870 and 1889, this work reflects the late 19th-century fascination with Alpine landscapes, a time when mountaineering and tourism were booming. Gabler, a Swiss artist for his detailed mountain scenes, skillfully conveys the rugged grandeur of these peaks, evoking awe and the Romantic ideal of nature's sublime power. Printed as a collotype—a photomechanical process invented in the 1850s—this piece measures a modest 199 mm high by 268 mm wide, making...