An Alpine Village in Summertime
1804
chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
Artist
Jean Antoine Linck
Jean Antoine Linck (1766–1843) was a Swiss artist, born in Geneva.
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chalk
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
An Alpine Village in Summertime is a 1804 chalk by Jean Antoine Linck, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing depicts a serene Alpine village scene, with a few buildings nestled among trees and a mountain rising in the background. The artist has used black chalk, graphite, and white chalk on tan paper to create a sense of depth and texture. In the foreground, a small stream runs through the village, adding to the peaceful atmosphere. The buildings appear rustic and simple, blending harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of volume and depth, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Jean Antoine Linck (1766–1843) was a Swiss artist, born in Geneva.
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