Suisse

About this artwork

blad: hoogte 355 mm x breedte 545 mm

Art Historical Context

**Suisse** by Isidore-Laurent Deroy (1845) is a captivating work on paper, measuring 355 mm in height by 545 mm in width. Created during the height of Romanticism, this piece reflects the era's fascination with European landscapes and cultural identities. The title *Suisse*—French for "Switzerland"—suggests a focus on Swiss scenery, costumes, or daily life, evoking the majestic Alps and pastoral charm that drew artists and travelers alike in the mid-19th. Deroy, a artist renowned for his lithographic prints, captured the spirit of national motifs with technical precision. Printed on paper, *S...