Chain of Mont Blanc
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a cold, rocky mountain range with jagged peaks. In the foreground, a few scraggly pine trees cling to the barren ground near a thin stream. The colors are mostly muted grays and browns, with patches of white snow on the slopes. The artist focused on the rough texture of the rocks and the sparse life in harsh conditions. This style was common in the 1800s when artists emphasized nature’s power and beauty. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used landscapes to express big emotions.
