Mt. Saint Gothard

Mt. Saint Gothard

Charles Turner

1808

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

In this image, a man is shown walking through a rocky mountain pass. He is carrying a large bundle on his back and is dressed in a long coat and hat. The mountains rise up steeply on either side of him, with snow-capped peaks visible in the distance. The scene is depicted in muted tones, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of rugged beauty and isolation. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you could explore the works of other artists associated with it.

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