Alps near Simplon

About this work

This painting shows a cold, snowy mountain range under a pale sky. In the foreground, a few dark, skinny trees stand in a line, their branches bare. The colors are mostly gray and white, with just a hint of blue in the distance. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the rough texture of the snow and rocks. The mountains look sharp and jagged, almost like they’re made of stacked lines. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.