Gezicht op de Silberhorn, de Mittaghorn, de Grosshorn, de Breithorn en de Tschingelhorn in de Berner Alpen

About this artwork

verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: ‘VOSMAER’

Art Historical Context

This collotype print by Arthur Gabler offers a panoramic view of five prominent peaks in the Bernese: the Silberhorn, Mittagh, Grosshorn, Breithorn, and Tschingelhorn. Created between 1870 and 1889, the work measures just under 20 by 28 centimeters and reflects the growing fascination with Alpine landscapes during the late nineteenth century, when improved travel and photography made these remote mountains more accessible to artists and the public alike. Collotype, the medium employed here, was prized for its ability to capture fine tonal gradations and intricate details without the use of a ...