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Grindelwald and the Wetterhorn, by Karl Heffner, oil, 1897

Grindelwald and the Wetterhorn

Karl Heffner

1897

oil

panel

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Grindelwald and the Wetterhorn is a 1897 oil by Karl Heffner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Karl Heffner
When & what style?
1897
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape with a majestic mountain in the background, its peak shrouded in mist. In the foreground, a few trees and a small building with a red roof are visible, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a blue sky dotted with clouds. The artist's use of oil paint brings depth and texture to the scene, with the brushstrokes visible in the trees and hills. The overall effect is one of tranquility and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Karl Heffner.

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